Can I model and optimise a sequential cylindrical surface somehow? Or is it just a non-sequential option as they are obviously not rotationally symmetric.
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Best answer by David.Nguyen
Hi Richard,
Yes you can, have a look at the Biconic surface for example. Its Radius is the radius along Y, and its first parameter is X Radius. Therefore, you can independently change each radii. They can also be both made variable, and used during optimization. You will not be able to use the Cross-Section layout, but you can use the 3D Viewer, or Shaded Model instead.
Let me know if that makes sense, or if you need an example.
Take care,
David
+2Hi Richard,
Yes you can, have a look at the Biconic surface for example. Its Radius is the radius along Y, and its first parameter is X Radius. Therefore, you can independently change each radii. They can also be both made variable, and used during optimization. You will not be able to use the Cross-Section layout, but you can use the 3D Viewer, or Shaded Model instead.
Let me know if that makes sense, or if you need an example.
Take care,
David
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Ah! Thanks David, I’ll take a look. That does sound familiar but its been so long since I’ve used a cylindrical surface, I just couldn’t remember the name. The helpfile was pretty useless too.
cheers
Richard
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