Transforming Geometry by Affinity

You can transform geometry by means of an affinity operation.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a geometric element.
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  1. Click Affinity .

    The Affinity Definition dialog box appears as well as the Tools Palette. For further information about the Tools Palette, refer to Infrastructure User's Guide : Selecting Using Selection Traps.

  2. Select the Element to be transformed by affinity.

  3. Specify the characteristics of the Axis system to be used for the affinity operation:


    • Origin
    • XY plane
    • X axis

  4. Specify the affinity Ratios by entering the desired X, Y, Z values.

    Ratios X = 2, Y =1 and Z=1

    Ratios X = 2, Y =1 and Z=2

    Ratios X = 2, Y =2.5 and Z=2

  5. Click OK to create the affinity element.

    The element (identified as Affinity.xxx) is added to the specification tree.