Volume Drive

Access: Open this function from the following location:

  • Select Mesh > General Tools > Volume Drive from the menu bar.

Drive a volume along a spine. This function creates the volume formed by a 3D object (for example, an NC cutter) which is driven along a 3D path (3-axes).

The selected object may be either mesh or solid. The created object is a mesh object.

General Interaction

The following is the Feature Guide for Volume Drive.

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

Required Step 1 : Pick a closed object.

Required Step 2 : Pick the spine and define the accuracy parameters.

Optional Step 1 : Pick a point to define the starting point on the reference object.

Detailed Interaction

See Options and Results.

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