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Intersection and Projection

Intersection and Projection

These two tool create curves, one by finding the intersection of two solid objects, and the other by projecting a 2D object onto a 3D solid.

Intersection

                                                     

Creates curves along the intersection of two solids (not surfaces). This tool does not work with surface objects.
Select the first and second solid objects. This example shows a sphere and a hemisphere.

The intersection curves are created.

Projection

                                                    

Projects a 2D curve onto a solid (not surface) face. The 2D curve can be open or closed.

This example shows a 2D polyline and a Simple Extrude generated from a line-segmented polyline. First select the 2D curve. Then select the face. Even though the Simple Extrude is one object, its faces are still considered separate for this tool.


Note: Even when you are projecting onto a surface such as this one, the object type must be a solid, as set in the 3D page of the object's Properties.


The projection curves are created. For a planar face, the curves can be placed on the face's theoretical extension.

In this view, the projection can be seen more clearly.

If you are projecting onto a curved face, the projection will be scaled toward the center of the curved face.

 

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