Triangulating using between segments

Task: Create a solid model

1. Click Reset graphics .
2. Open mod1.str in Graphics.
3. Choose Display > Strings > With string numbers.
4. Enter the information as shown, and click Apply.



5. Choose Solids > Triangulate > Between segments.
6. Enter the information as shown, and click Apply.



You are prompted to Select a point on the first segment to be triangulated.

7. Click string 1.

You are prompted to Select a point on the next segment to be triangulated.

8. Click string 2.

Continue using the Between segments function up to and including string 5.

9. Press ESC.

The part of the solid created using triangulate between segments is displayed.



10. Save mod1.dtm.

Note: You can use the Between segments function indefinitely as long as the selected strings are still in the same active layer as the first string selected.

Note: To see all of the steps performed in this task, run _02a_create_solid_automatic_triangulation.tcl. You need to click Apply on any forms presented.