Creating 3D Curves

Creating 3D Curves

Creating 3D Curves

 

3D curves are spline-like SOLIDWORKS features that exist independently of sketches. Curves appear as independent elements in the SOLIDWORKS feature tree. There are two methods to create 3D curves:

  1. Creating Open 3D Curves
  1. Creating Closed 3D Curves


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