Skin (Solid)

Access: Open this function from the following location:

  • Select Solid > Creation > Skin from the menu bar.

Create a new object that interpolates a series of sections with a guide curve.

A solid object is fitted between the picked sections. When skinning with a guide curve, one or more 3-space curves can be specified between the skinning sections, and the solid object will follow the guide curves.

Picked sections (the numbers signify the picking order):

Picked guide:

Result:

 

Demo: Press the button below to view a short movie demonstrating the function:

Practice: Press the button below to open Cimatron with a practice ELT file similar to that used to create the movie (if the relevant feature already exists in the ELT file, you can either edit it or delete it and create a new feature).


Notes:

  • The sections do not have to be C1 continuous.

  • The guide curves must touch each profile in the skinning list.

  • Picking the guide curves must be done successively.

  • Any number of guide curves can be added.  

  • The guide curves need not be consistent in the v direction.

  • The guide curves must be non-looping and well-behaved.

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide for New Skin.

   Tip: You can open the Feature Guide at any time by right-clicking the mouse in the graphic display area.

Required Step 1 : Pick the sections to be skinned.

Required Step 2 : Pick the guide curves.

Detailed Interaction

See Options and Results.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.