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THE BLUE BOOK About Solid Edge V14 Chapter 3 -- The Surfacing Menu Comma

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3.0 THE SURFACING

MENU COMMANDS

I wish that I had a dollar (U.S. currency) for every time that I have

heard someone say:

"I can't use Solid Edge because it doesn't do surface

modeling."

I would be so rich that I would be out at Pebble Beach, California,

teeing up the golf ball.

I have been doing surface modeling for years (that's about how

long every job seemed to take back in the old days), and anyone

that wants to do surface modeling is either:

A) Certifiably crazy, or

B) Doesn't understand how the Solid Edge Surfacing

Menu can be used in the modeling process.

The Solid Edge Surfacing menu can be used in the Part and Sheet

Metal modules to help create parts that make even the expensive

CAD software jealous.

3.1 SURFACING MENUCOMMANDS

To access the Surfacing menu, you can click the RIGHT mouse

button on any menu in the Main Toolbar or the Features Menu,

and select Surfacing as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

This will open the Surfacing menu, which runs down the left side

of the screen, next to the Features Menu. The Surfacing menu is

shown in four parts to better fit the format of THE BLUE BOOK

in Figure 2.

Figure 2

Look at the commands shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

These commands are:

BLUESURF SWEPT SURFACEBOUNDED SURFACE EXTRUDED SURFACE

REVOLVED SURFACE OFFSET SURFACE

COPY SURFACE.


Figure 4

These commands are:

BLUEDOT TRIM SURFACE

EXTEND SURFACE DELETE FACES

STITCHED SURFACE SHOW NON-STITCHED EDGE

REPLACE FACE.



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Figure 5

These commands are:

KEYPOINT CURVE CURVE BY TABLE

NTERSECTION CURVE PROJECT CURVE

CROSS CURVE CONTOUR CURVE

DERIVED CURVE SPLIT CURVE

NTERSECTION POINT.

Look At the commands shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

These commands are:

DIVIDE PART BOOLEAN FEATURE

NSERT PART.

3.1.1 The BLUESURF

Command

WHAT: The BLUESURF command.

WHERE: The BLUESURF command is located at the top

of the Surfacing menu. It is shown in Figure

Figure 7

HOW: The BLUESURF command is used to create a

surface by using several cross sections. It works very similar to the

LOFTED PROTRUSION command.

The Ribbon Bar for the command is shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8

The first command on the Ribbon Bar is the BLUESURF

OPTIONS command. This command opens the BlueSurf Options

window, which is shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9

The Advanced tab of the BlueSurf Options window is shown in

Figure 10.





Figure 10

The SmartStep commands in the Ribbon Bar are shown in Figure

11.

Figure 11

The commands are:

CROSS SECTION STEP, GUIDE CURVE STEP,

INSERT SKETCH STEP. CANCEL/FINISH.

In the CROSS SECTION STEP, you select the 2-D curves that

will be used to create the BLUESURF. After selecting a cross

section, you can check the green check mark, or right mouse click.

This will let you select the next cross section.

If you have a Guide Curve, you can select the GUIDE CURVE

STEP button on the Ribbon Bar and then select up to three GuideCurves. The Guide Curves must intersect the cross sections.

Figure 12 shows three cross sections and three guide curves.

Figure 12

The resulting surface is shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13

Once the surface is created, the GUIDE CURVE STEP can b

used to extract curves in two directions that match the contour

the surface.

To extract curves that match the contours of the surface, theGUIDE CURVE STEP lets you place reference planes throu

the surface. The reference planes can be placed in the usual w

that you create reference planes. The reference plane comman

will appear on the Ribbon Bar as shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14

Look at the surface model that is shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15

It was created by the three sketches that are shown highlighted

Figure 16.

Cross Sections

Guide Curves

Cross Sections

Guide Curves





Figure 16

The two new sketches that are shown in Figure 17 were added to

he surface after the surface was created with the INSERT

KETCH STEP command.

Figure 17

The sketches running in the opposite direction shown in Figure 18

were also added by the INSERT SKETCH STEP command.

Figure 18

The sketches that are added in the second direction are considered

as Guide Curves. The original sketches and the sketches added in

the first direction are considered Cross Sections.

When the new sketches are added to the model, the surface is

regenerated and the surface is then controlled by the new sketches

as well as the original sketches.

WHY: When you need to create a surface model that matches

cross sectional data, the BLUESURF command can do that for you easily. Also, the BLUESURF command gives you the ability

to add additional curves to the surface if additional control is

necessary. There is no other command that can do this.

EXAMPLE 1: Look at the surface model that is shown

from the top view in Figure 19, right view in Figure 20 and iso

view in Figure 21.

The curves shown in Figure 22 were used to create the surface.

Figure 19

Figure 20





Figure 21

Figure 22

3.1.2 The SWEPT SURFAC

Command

WHAT: The SWEPT SURFACE command.

WHERE: The SWEPT SURFACE command is loca

on the Surfacing Menu. It is shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23

HOW: The SWEPT SURFACE command is used to cre

a surface model. The surface created is a construction element

can be used with many other solid and surface modeling

commands to help define the shape of the model.

The SWEPT SURFACE command works just like the SWEP

PROTRUSION command. For more information about the

SWEPT PROTRUSION command, see THE BOOK ABOU

Solid Edge.

Point UsedAs Cross Section

Point Used

As Cross Section

CrossSection

GuideCurve

GuideCurve

Point UsedAs Cross Section

Point Used

As Cross Section

CrossSection

GuideCurve

GuideCurve





3.1.3 The BOUNDED

SURFACE Command

WHAT: The BOUNDED SURFACE command.

WHERE: The BOUNDED SURFACE command is

ocated near the top of the Surfacing menu. It is shown in Figure

4.

Figure 24

HOW: This command creates a surface from boundary

lements, like SKETCHES or edges of other surfaces.


Figure 25

The first command is the SELECT EDGES STEP. In this stepou select the edges that will bound the new surface. When the

dges have been selected, you can use the second button, which is

he SELECT TANGENT FACES STEP, to control the tangency

f the new surface along the edges that you selected. This option is

ot relevant unless you are selecting edges of surfaces to create the

BOUNDED SURFACE.

WHY: This command can be used to easily create surfaces

with unusual shapes.

EXAMPLE 1: Look at the surface shown in Figure 26.

t was created with the BOUNDED SURFACE command using

he SKETCH that is shown in Figure 27.

Figure 26

Figure 27

EXAMPLE 2: Look at the three surfaces and two

SKETCHES shown in Figure 28.

Figure 28





A fourth surface can be added on top of the model using the

SKETCHES and the top edges of two surfaces. The new

BOUNDED SURFACE is shown in Figure 29.

Figure 29

EXAMPLE 3: Look at the two surface models that are

shown in Figure 30. Notice that two sketches connect the corners

of the surfaces.

Figure 30

The BOUNDED SURFACE command can be used to create a

surface between the two surfaces. In Figure 31, the third surface

was created by using the two sketches and the edges of the

existing surfaces.

Figure 31

3.1.4 The EXTRUDEDSURFACE Command

WHAT: The EXTRUDED SURFACE command.

WHERE: The EXTRUDED SURFACE command islocated in the upper part of the Surfacing menu and is part of

fly-out menu shown in Figure 32.

Figure 32

HOW: The EXTRUDED SURFACE command is used

create a 3D surface model. The surface created is a constructio

element and can be used with many other solid modeling

commands to help define the shape of the model.

NOTE: The EXTRUDED SURFACE command works

like the PROTRUSION command. For more information abo

the PROTRUSION command see THE BOOK About Solid

Edge.





3.1.5 The REVOLVED

SURFACE Command

WHAT: The REVOLVED SURFACE command.

WHERE: The REVOLVED SURFACE command is part

f the fly-out menu that is shown in Figure 33.

Figure 33

HOW: The REVOLVED SURFACE command is used to

reate a 3D surface model. The surface created is a construction

lement and can be used with many other solid modelingommands to help define the shape of the model.

NOTE: The REVOLVED SURFACE command works just

ke the REVOLVED PROTRUSION command. For more

nformation about the REVOLVED PROTRUSION command,

ee THE BOOK About Solid Edge.

3.1.6 The OFFSET SURFACECommand

WHAT: The OFFSET SURFACE command.

WHERE: The OFFSET SURFACE command is located

n the fly-out menu shown in Figure 34.

Figure 34

HOW: The OFFSET SURFACE command can create a

urface that is parallel to the selected surface. You can control the

istance of the offset, and the offset can be zero.

The Ribbon Bar for the OFFSET SURFACE command is shown

n two parts to better fit the format of THE BLUE BOOK in

igure 35.

Figure 35

The Smart Step commands are:

SELECT STEP,

OFFSET STEP, and

CANCEL/FINISH.

In the SELECT STEP, you can select the types of elements

shown in the Select field in Figure 36.

Figure 36

When the surface is selected, the OFFSET STEP becomes active.

In the OFFSET STEP, you set the Distance in the Distance field,

as shown in Figure 37.

Figure 37

You can also select to REMOVE BOUNDARIES or to SHOW

BOUNDARIES of the surface that is offset. This is done with the

buttons that are shown in Figure 38.

Figure 38

WHY: When you are creating complex surface models, the

OFFSET SURFACE command can be quite handy to use. The

OFFSET SURFACE can help you creating CUTOUTS or

PROTRUSIONS on the model with the OFFSET SURFACE

being used as the From/To surfaces in the EXTENT STEP of the

modeling commands.

EXAMPLE 1: The OFFSET SURFACE command

can create surfaces with an offset value of 0.00. This can help you

when working with complex surface models, like cutting text out

of a contoured surface model, like the one shown in Figure 39.





Figure 39

Also, the OFFSET SURFACE command now supports the

removal or internal boundaries. This will also help you when

creating models like BIG BAR Soap, a manly deodorant bar.

To create a model like BIG BAR, you can start with two

Construction Surfaces like those that are shown in Figure 40.

Figure 40

A PROTRUSION can be added with a From/To EXTENT usingthe Construction Surfaces. This is shown, with the Construction

Surfaces hidden in Figure 41.

Figure 41

The front and right views of the model are shown in Figures 4and 43.

Figure 42

Figure 43

ROUNDS can be added to the model to soften the corners. Th

shown in Figure 44.

Now the fun part starts. To cut the letters into BIG BAR requi

little thought process, but it is easy because of the OFFSET

SURFACE capabilities.





Figure 44

You need the letters first. Create a SKETCH using the reference

lane that runs through the center of BIG BAR. The SKETCH

rofile can be created with the TEXT PROFILE command,

which is accessed by selecting Insert, Text Profile from the MenuBar . The Text window used in this example is shown in Figure 45.

Figure 45

The BIG BAR SKETCH is shown in Figure 46.

Figure 46

The OFFSET SURFACE command can be used to offset the top

surface of the model .200 deep into the model. This is shown in

the right view in Figure 47.

Figure 47

The CUTOUT command can be used to remove the material that

shapes each letter with a From/To EXTENT. This is shown in

Figure 48.

Figure 48

Big Bar Sketch Text

Surface Offset IntoModel





This is shown in the right view in Figure 49. Notice how the

CUTOUT goes into the model until it hits the OFFSET

SURFACE.

Figure 49

Figure 50 shows the completed Big Bar.

Figure 50

It almost makes me want to jump into a nice hot bath and clean up.

The bathtub is shown in Figure 51. The same modeling technique

of using a From/To EXTENT with a surface model can be used

to create the bathtub.

Figure 51

3.1.7 The COPY SURFACE

Command

WHAT: The COPY SURFACE command.

WHERE: The COPY SURFACE command is locate

the fly-out menu shown in Figure 52.

Figure 52

HOW: The COPY SURFACE command creates a copy

surface. The surface from which the copy is created can be a

surface model or a surface from a solid model.


Figure 53

The first button is the SELECT STEP command. In this step

select the surfaces you want to copy and then select the green

check mark to OK the selection.

The REMOVE INTERNAL BOUNDARIES and the REMO

EXTERNAL BOUNDARIES commands, which are shown i

Figure 54, can be used to have boundaries removed from the c

when it is created. A boundary is an edge on a surface. If the

Letters Penetrate Model SurfaceAnd Stop At Offset Surface





urface was originally created and modified, the copy may change

f you use the REMOVE EXTERNAL BOUNDARIES

ommand. The REMOVE INTERNAL BOUNDARIES

ommand will copy the surface without internal holes.

Figure 54

WHY: In advanced modeling scenarios, you may need to

opy a surface to set up the creation of a complex feature. Also,

ou may need to remove boundaries from the copy to set up

From/To surfaces when creating PROTRUSIONS, or other

oundary elements.

EXAMPLE 1: Look at the model shown in Figure 55.

Figure 55

A copy of the surface is shown in Figure 56. A copy of the top

urface is shown with internal boundaries removed in Figure 57.

Figure 56

Figure 57

Notice that the square hole has been removed from the surface

with the internal boundaries removed.





3.1.8 The BLUEDOT

Command

WHAT: The BLUEDOT command.

WHERE: The BLUEDOT command is located in the

upper portion of the Surfacing menu. It is shown in Figure 58.

Figure 58

HOW: The BLUEDOT command creates special Control

Point between curves that touch or intersect. The curves must

physically touch and the BLUEDOT will keep the curves

connected at that Control Point . The BLUEDOT can be placed at

endpoints of curves or sketches, or along curves. Notice the word

Curve. In Solid Edge, a curve in not an analytic element like a

line, arc or circle. The curve must be created by theCURVE

command, KEYPOINT CURVE command, or converted from an

analytic element with the CONVERT TO CURVE command.

After a BLUEDOT is placed on two curves, the position of the

BLUEDOT may be edited, or moved. When the BLUEDOT

moved, both of the curves will change to stay connected at the

BLUEDOT.

WHY: The BLUEDOT can be used in the design of complex

surfaces that are mode from a network of curves. The BLUEDOT

edit capability gives you the ability to modify the shape and

positions of the curves and keep the curves connected. When the

curves are modified, the complex surface will also be modified.

Without BLUEDOTS, this type of surface creation and

modification would be next to impossible, unless you called me

for help.

EXAMPLE 1: Look at the set of curves shown in

Figure 59.

Figure 59

The BLUEDOT command can be used to create connect poin

the intersections of each curve as shown in Figure 60.

Figure 60

EXAMPLE 2: You can edit the position of the

BLUEDOT by shortcutting on a BLUEDOT and selecting

Dynamic Edit as shown in Figure 61.

Figure 61

BLUEDOTSBLUEDOTS




This will show the BLUEBOT Ribbon Bar . It is shown in two

arts in Figure 62. You can use the X, Y and Z fields to key in an

bsolute position of the BLUEDOT. This absolute position is

ased on the location of the COORDINATE SYSTEM in the

model (where the three original reference planes all cross).

Figure 62

f the DELTA (triangle) command is used, the Ribbon Bar will

hange to the one that is shown in Figure 63. This will allow you

o key in movements of the BLUEDOT relative to the current

osition of the BLUEDOT.

Figure 63

Notice the dX, dY and dZ fields.

When the position of a BLUEDOT is changed, the curves will

eact to the movement. You can control the way the curves move

y using the Curve 1 and Curve 2 fields in the Ribbon Bar .

The types of movements are:

Shape Edit – This may change the shape of the entire curve when

ou move a point on the curve.

Local Edit – This will change only a limited part of the curve that

es near the edit point. If a middle point on the curve is edited, the

nds will remain stationary.

Rigid – This prevents the curve from moving. This is used when

ou want one curve to change and the other curve to remain

onstant when modifying the BLUEDOT.

Look at the set of curves and BLUEDOTS shown in Figure 64.

Figure 64

If the central BLUEDOT is selected for an edit, you will see a

COORDINATE SYSTEM as shown in Figure 65.

Figure 65

If the point is moved in the delta Z direction with the Shape Edit

option set on both curves, the results will be as shown in Figure

66.

Figure 66

This is shown again in the front view in Figure 67. Notice how the

Shape Edit option allowed the curve to become non-symmetric.

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