3D Modeling

[Tim]

With ACIS R22, Spatial introduced api_wrap_wire.  Looks great for potentially embossing text on non planar parts. (An imprint option might be nice)

Has there been any thought about introducing an api_wrap_body?  Something that would wrap a 3d body onto another 3d body similar to the attached image.

Tim

[rbagley]

Hi Tim,

I don't think we have looked at this.  The wire wrap is mathematicaly "clean" with arc-length preservation on developable surfaces.  A body wrap like you propose involves stretching and/or compression of the tool body, so it seems to me the inputs and controls would be more involved.  Do you have a suggestion of how you would see it working?

Thanks,

Ray