Creating Route Using the Insert Point Command

You can create a route passing through defined points using the Insert Point command.

Before you begin: Open new document.

  1. Click Rigid Route in the Compass Toolbar.

    The 3D Part / Product DS dialog box appears.

  2. Enter the required data and click Finish.

  3. In the balloon, click Insert Point and Point .

    Note:

    You can select:

    • an already created point using the Select Point option.
    • a midpoint of the curve using the Mid Point option.
    • an end point of the curve using the End Point option.
    • an intersection point using the Intersection option.
    • a projection point using the Projection option.

    ThePoint Definition dialog box is displayed.



    By default, the X, Y and Z coordinates are set to 0.

    For more information about Point Definition, see Generative Shape Design User's Guide: Creating Wireframe Geometry: Creating Points.

  4. Set the different parameters.

  5. Click OK.

    The start point of route is defined at the origin.

  6. Continue creating your route using the Insert Point option.

  7. Click Exit and Activate Parent to validate and exit the command.