Using Edition for Curve Modification

This task shows you how to use the edition command and impose numerical values by means of a grid.
This capability is available when performing a transformation (translation, rotation or affinity).

Open any .CATPart document containing a curve.

  1. Click Modification .

  2. Select one of the transformation commands.

  3. Select the curve.

  4. Click Transformations and then select one of the transformation commands.

  5. Click Edition .

  6. Set the desired values.

    • : the grid is used to input the position of the axis. X, Y, and Z define the coordinates of this position.
      The Translation dialog box opens.
    See Translating a Curve.

    • : the grid is used to impose the rotation angle.
      The Rotation dialog box opens. Click Preview to visualize the modifications.
    See Rotating a Curve.
    • : the grid is used to impose the dimension of the bounding box view.
      The Affinity dialog box opens.
    See Scaling a Curve.

  7. Click OK to validate the new values.