Collecting Data for Curves and Surfaces
Collecting Data for Curves and Surfaces
RevWorks collects data you select for curves and surfaces and places the points into the active 3D sketch. Points are placed directly into the 3D sketch, as they are collected. Unlike other 3D Features, though, RevWorks computes and places curves and surfaces directly into the SOLIDWORKS model space without an associated 3D sketch for the actual feature.
To Collect Data for a Curve or Surface
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Open a part file, if applicable.
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Select an existing SOLIDWORKS 3D sketch or select the 3D sketch edit tool to create a new 3D sketch to receive the points.
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Note: If you do not select or create a 3D sketch before selecting a RevWorks 3D feature option, a 3D sketch is created for you automatically. |
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From the RevWorks toolbar, select the data collection mode you want to use:
for single point mode or
for scan point mode.
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From the RevWorks toolbar or menu in SOLIDWORKS, select the type of curve or surface feature you want to create.
RevWorks prompts you to begin collecting data.
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Pressing the spacebar on your keyboard or the primary button on your digitizer or auxiliary switch, digitize the minimum number of points required to create the feature.
RevWorks provides audio feedback for every point that you digitize and draws the point on the current sketch plane.
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Note: You can customize sounds for many events, such as: collecting data, completing feature calculation, and deleting data. For more information, see Managing RevWorks Sounds. |
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