Applying controlled modifications to a model using free hand curves

In the following example, you will sketch a curve using the Insert Free Hand Curve command and then you will constrain some surfaces of the model through that curve by using a specific option ( Passing Through Section) of the Zone Modeling command (please note that the same options is available also in the Advanced GSM command).

1 After loading the model:



start the Insert Free Hand Curve command.
 
2 Using the Set Target command, set the target to the appropriate position.
 
3 Check the Set Input box, so as to enable input through the Wacom® tablet and pen. In the drop-down list select On XZ plane, so as to set the input plane to the World XZ plane.
Check the Show Section so as to display the outline of the section obtained on the model by using the input plane. If the Depth is not the right one, you can drag the handle until it matches your needs.



4 Sketch your new curve and save it.


 
5 Start the Zone Modeling command and select the surfaces of the hood. Set the Preserving conditions as shown in the following illustration. Then set Passing Through to Section and Projection Type to Linear. Please note that with this method the starting curves are automatically selected by the program.


 
6 If you change Passing Through to Section.



The center is displayed. You can change its position as you like:


 
7 Click or to confirm your selections.



Click to discard your changes.