Creates a geometric construction point at a distance from the faces of a two root
plate system boundaries. The point can then be used to parametrically constrain sketched
geometry, such as a sketched boundary on a plate. The geometry adjusts to modifications
to the plate or the point. This is useful when the hull is one of the boundaries and
the plate is mirrored with Copy by Family in the Molded Forms task, because the point distances are mirrored instead of the
sketched boundary curve orientation.
After an object is created using a geometric construction point, the point can be
selected in a graphic view or the Workspace Explorer of the 3D environment. The point
can then be modified by changing options on the ribbon. For more information, see
Geometric Constructions in the Molded Forms User's Guide.
Point at Minimum Distance Ribbon
Method
Specifies the measurement method. Select one of the following options:
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Girth then normal offset - Positions a point at the girth distance from the starting point along the curve
of the first plate system (such as the hull), and then at a distance from the girth
point along the normal to the curve. The starting point is at the intersection of
the curves for first plate system and the second plate system.
You must specify the needed plate systems as boundaries or add them to Sketch 2D
using Add Intersecting Item or Add Projection Item in the parent command.
Pick Plate System 1
Specifies the first plate system. Select the plate system curve in the 2D view.
Pick Plate System 2
Specifies the second plate system. Select the plate system curve in the 2D view.
Pick Reference Point
Specifies the direction in which to calculate the point. Click in the general area
of the point.
Girth/Offset
Defines the distance along the first plate system curve. A girth measurement is used
for the At girth then at offset method. A linear measurement is used for the At offset from both curves method.
Offset
Defines the linear distance along the second plate system curve.
Finish
Creates the geometric construction point.
Delete
Deletes the geometric construction point.
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