Tangential Face Data

Defines the properties of the tangential face.

Make Tangential

Dialog Box Options

Flattening

Define the flattening. You can find the suitable value through trial and error.

Formula

Defines the variable of the formula.

Flip the Face Direction

Change the direction of the face, if Invert face direction.

Maximum number of spans

The control of the face is automatic. If you want to control with the slider, select Maximum number of spans. By the small value, the face is more simple, and do not follow the guide curves precisely. A large value creates more complicated face. Slow functional: tangency and follows guide curves precisely.

Faces to be Replaced

Select a face from the list, press the right mouse button and select a function from the menu.

You can use the buttons Add, Change or Delete.

Tangency on the edges

Select one or more lines from the model for the function. You can use the buttons Add, Change or Delete or the context-sensitive functions.

For example, click Add and select a line from the model.

Guide Curves

Select the curve in the model, and select Add.

Apply

Preview by clicking the Apply button in the dialog box. This will show you how the model would look if you confirmed the feature data by clicking OK. If necessary, you can still edit the feature data.