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The "Orient on 1 rail" command is used to move and rotate curves along another curve called the rail. It utilizes the direction of the rail curve to determine the orientation of the curves being moved.
Ensure you have created a rail curve and a separate curve that you want to orient along the rail.
Click on the Curves on 1 Rail command icon.
First, select the rail curve. Next, select the curve to be oriented on the rail. Press Enter to confirm your selections.
The selected curve will appear at the start of the rail curve, accompanied by gumballs. These gumballs allow you to modify the height and width of the curve, as well as rotate the curve to adjust its orientation as needed.
The command line will display several mode options to customize your operation:
Open: Leaves the shape open along the rail.
Close: Closes the shape along the rail.
Comfort: Adjusts the curve for a more ergonomic profile.
Thickness: Allows you to specify the thickness of the profile. Input the desired thickness value for precise adjustments.
Additional features include the ability to flip the curve's orientation and the option to create a sweep surface along the rail curve based on the oriented curve.
Adjust all parameters as required and complete the operation by finalizing the adjustments or exiting the command.
This streamlined workflow offers precision and flexibility when using the Curves on 1 Rail command.
Mode:
Open: This mode creates an open curve.
Close: This mode creates a closed curve.
Comfort: This mode creates a smooth closed curve.
Thickness: This mode creates a closed curve by offsetting it from the main curve.