Use the Extend Lines tool to make an existing line longer, following the general vector and/or curvature of the input
line. You can specify the distance as a numeric value, or extend the line to a specified node, line, surface, or point.
A surface represents the geometry associated with a physical part. A surface is a two-dimensional geometric entity that
may be used in automatic mesh generation.
Solids are closed volume of surfaces that can take any shape. Solids are three-dimensional entities that can be used in
automatic tetra and solid meshing.
Use the Revolve tool to create axisymmetric revolved regions around select solid bodies. This is useful for creating
regions around rotating bodies like fans, impellers, wheels, and so on.
Use the Midsurfaces tool to extract the midsurface of sheet metal stampings, molded plastic parts with ribs, and other parts that have
thickness clearly smaller than width and length.
Once the baseline model is prepared, you can define morph volumes, morph geometry, create design shapes and run DOE
studies. These tool work for both AcuSolve and ultraFluidX-based workflows.
Use the Extend Lines tool to make an existing line longer, following the general vector and/or curvature of the input
line. You can specify the distance as a numeric value, or extend the line to a specified node, line, surface, or point.
Use the Extend Lines tool to make an existing line longer, following the general
vector and/or curvature of the input line. You can specify the distance as a numeric value,
or extend the line to a specified node, line, surface, or point.
From the Geometry ribbon, click the arrow next to the
Create tool set, then select Combine
Lines.
Select Extend from the guide bar
drop-down.
Select lines to extend.
Extend in the following ways:
Drag the manipulator or enter a distance in the microdialog.
If the Follow
curvature option is selected, the extended line follows
the input line curvature. If left unchecked, a straight-line extension
is created.
Activate the Choose target checkbox to extend the
line to a target point, node, line, or surface.
Specify the range that the extended line must fall within to connect
to the target geometry using capture radius microdialog. If the end of the extended line is
within the capture radius of the target geometry, then the coordinates
are mapped to the target geometry.