Curves ParametricSolid: Difference between revisions

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The Curves ParametricSolid makes a parametric solid from selected faces. This tool is part of the external workbench called Curves.

Above: shows before (left) and after (right) application of the ParametricSolid tool

Switch to the Curves workbench (install from Addon Manager is necessary, if not previously installed)
Select faces to create a solid (in the tree view or in the 3D view).
- Use Ctrl key to select several faces. The whole faces must be closed together. The picture above show 4 faces that comprised the one solid wing.
Invoke the Curves ParametricSolid tool several ways:
- Press the button
- Use the Curves → Solid entry in the Curves menu
The shape created can be use as a solid in other workbench (i.e. Part or PartDesign workbenches). It has volume and weight.

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 # Select faces to create a solid (in the [[tree view]] or in the [[3D view]]).
 #* Use {{KEY|Ctrl}} key to select several faces. The whole faces must be closed together. The picture above show 4 faces that comprised the one solid wing.
-# Invoke the Cuves ParametricSolid tool several ways:
+# Invoke the Curves ParametricSolid tool several ways:
 #* Press the [[Image:Curves_ParametricSolid.svg|24px]] button
 #* Use the {{MenuCommand|Curves → Solid}} entry in the Curves menu