Displays when you select the Path Command on the Space Management Tab.
Volumes
Select the type of volume to place.
Places a volume based on two points that represent opposite vertices of the volume to place.
Places a volume based on three points that define a base plane and a fourth point that defines the elevation or depth.
Places a rectangular volume that encloses a selected set of objects in the model.
Creates one or more volumes based on a minimum of six selected grid planes.
Places a volume based on a pre-defined volume shape you select. You provide dimensional information to define the shape size.
Places a volume along a path. Specify a cross section, and then create a 3D path to extrude the shape along the path.
Creates a volume bound by multiple spaces that you select.
Merges multiple existing volumes into one volume.
General
Catalog Part Number
Specifies the identifier (such as a part number or class) associated with the object to place. Recently used items are available in the list.
Browse Catalog
Displays the catalog associated with your model. Move through the hierarchy to find the objects you need or type the name of the object in the Search box. See Select from Catalog Dialog.
Space Folder
Specifies the space folder for the volume. The list displays recently used space folders that are appropriate to assign for the new volume, and the Select from Workspace and Select from Model options. The most recently used space folder displays at the top of the list.
Select from Workspace
Displays the Select Space Folder Dialog with the Workspace tab open. The workspace is the subset of the active model database you specified when you started your design session. Navigate the hierarchy to select the space folder, and then click OK.
Select from Model
Displays the Select Space Folder Dialog with the Model tab open. The model is all of the objects in the active model database, including those that are not part of your workspace. Navigate the hierarchy to select the space folder, and then click OK.
Select Parent System Hierarchy
Turns on or off the interactive selection. When this option is on, you can select the space folder in a graphic view or any of the explorers.
Name
Specifies the name of the selected volume. If the name is too long to display in the text box, point to the text box to display the complete name as a tool tip. If the name is not defined by a rule, User Defined displays. If this name is generated by a naming rule, Naming Rule displays. If you type a name in this box, Smart 3Dx automatically changes the naming rule to User Defined.
Placement Inputs
Sketch Path
Displays the Sketching Controls.
Cross-Section
Draws the shape along the path you select from the list. The dimension properties for the cross-section display when you select a standard cross-section from the list. You can define the dimension properties before drawing the path, or change them after drawing the path. The available cross-section shapes include:
Circle
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Radius (R)
Specifies the radius of the cross-section.
Rectangle
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length (A)
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Width (B)
Specifies the width of the cross-section.
Square
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length (A)
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Width (B)
Specifies the width of the cross-section.
Triangle
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length (A)
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Width (B)
Specifies the width of the cross-section.
Height (C)
Specifies the height of the cross-section.
Ellipse
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length (A)
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Width (B)
Specifies the width of the cross-section.
Hexagon
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Sector
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length (A)
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Angle (Angle_A)
Specifies the angle of the cross-section.
Road
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
A - F
Specifies the dimensions of the cross-section.
TrapezeR
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length (A)
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Width (B)
Specifies the width of the cross-section.
Height (C)
Specifies the height of the cross-section.
TrapezeC
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
Length (A)
Specifies the length of the cross-section.
Width (B)
Specifies the width of the cross-section.
Height (C)
Specifies the height of the cross-section.
IBeam
TwistAngle
Specifies the angle through which the fixed end of the path rotates with respect to the free end.
Cardinality
Specifies the cardinal point at which you want the software to attach the cross-section to the path. The default is 1.
A-F
Specifies the dimensions of the cross-section.
Custom
Enables you to draw a custom cross-section using the Sketching control.
Cross Section Dimensions Preview
Displays a preview of the cross section and its dimensions. This control is unavailable when the Cross Section type is set to Custom .
Sketching
Displays the Sketching Controls and opens the Sketch Cross Section View. This control is only available when the Cross Section type is set to Custom .
The Sketch Cross Section View displays the cross section perpendicular to the path and clipped to show a small area of the custom sketched path. You can modify the sketched path in this window as well as in the graphic view. The Sketch Cross Section View closes when you close the Sketching Controls.
-
If you click Sketching before drawing the path, the Sketch Cross Section View is empty.
-
The sketched cross section must be a closed shape.
-
The Sketch Cross Section View has the same behavior and controls as the graphic view.
Completion
Cancel (ESC)
Cancels all changes and exits the command.
Finish (CTRL + ENTER)
Saves all changes and exits the command.
Finish and Modify (CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER)
Saves all changes, and then selects the objects for modification.
Finish and Repeat (SHIFT + ENTER)
Saves all changes, and then restarts the command.