Ellipsoid QuickShape

 

Invoked ByInsert go to Shapes (Basic) (Part Level)

 

icon228.gifBasic Ellipsoid ShapeUse this command to create an Ellipsoid QuickShape feature.  You can create a base feature or add, remove or intersect the ellipsoid with the active part.  This command creates feature dimensions that can be edited as the design changes.  Refer to the Required Inputs section below.  

 

Optionally, you can align the feature with a datum plane or face.  The command creates feature dimensions that can be edited as the design changes.

 

VX Forms are documented hereRequired Inputs

 

Ellipsoid Shape - Base OptionEllipsoid Shape - Add OptionEllipsoid Shape - Remove OptionEllipsoid Shape - Intersect Option

Select the feature type icon.  For the Add, Remove and Intersect types, the topology of the active part will be altered by the feature created.  The Base option is automatically selected if the active part has no shape geometry.  A separate base feature will be created.  Base features are used to define the initial basic shape of a part.

 

Center

Select the ellipsoid center point. You can drag the preview echo of the ellipsoid to locate the center point or right-click to select additional input options.

 

X length, Y length, Z length

Specify the length of the ellipsoid along the x, y and z axes. You can enter a value or an existing variable name directly into the text input field or right-click to reference an existing dimension value or expression.

 

 

Optional Inputs are documented here.Optional Inputs

 

Align plane

Align planeSelect the optional alignment plane. By default, the ellipsoid is aligned with the world x,y plane. You can select a datum plane or face.

 

 

 

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