Curve Medial (3D/2D)
Insert 
Wireframe Curves
(Part Level)
Insert Geometry Curves
(Sketch/Sheet Level)
Use this command to create
a curve at the medial distance between two curves, arcs, or circles. The
medial curve is mathematically defined as the curve that passes through
a set of equidistance points between two curves. The distances between
any point on the medial curve and both curves are the same.
The two curves can be an equal distance apart as shown below
or they can vary in distance. The two curves can be 2 or 3 dimensional.
If the curves are dimensionally mixed, the resulting curve will adapt
to the dimension of the active object (i.e., 3D for part objects or 2D
for sketch objects). The command will locate the closest medial curve.
1st curve - Select the first curve.
2nd curve - Select the second curve.
Middle/Bisect
- Use this option to control the shape of the medial curve
near its end points. Choose from the following options.
Middle - The ends of the medial curve are middle points of S1-S2
and E1-E2.
Bisect - This option attempts to calculate the exact bisector around
the end points. This means that the distances from the ends of the medial
curve to both curves (not their end points) are the same. The medial curve
is mathematically defined as the curve that passes a set of equidistance
points between two curves. The distances between any point on the medial
curve and both curves are the same. So, the Bisect option is closer
to the definition.
Tolerance - Specify a midpoint tolerance.
