CompuServe Thread

CAN'T EXTR. ALONG SPLINE

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#4430From: Daniel SchumacherMar 2, 1995 4:03 PM
R13 BETA BUG REPORT FORM PRIORITY: 1 PLATFORM: WIN & NT VERSION: rC1(FCS+20 DEC PATCH+c2 R.1.13)COMPUTER: DEC pentium 560XL, 545MB HDD Diamond Viper PCI Video etc. DATE: 2 Mar 95 Memory: 32 MB RAM PROBLEM SUMMARY: Cannot Extrude along SPLINE path. DESCRIPTION: Trying to create Spiral (Helical )Screw thread by extruding triangle alone a spiral SPLINE. Won't work, ACIS ERROR: "PATH NON- PLANAR OR DEGENERATE". Won't work along SPLINED PLINE either. This is critical because there is no other way to make a SOLID thread. STEPS TO REPRODUCE: 1) Create spiral SPLINE 2) create triangle PLINE normal to SPLINE at end. 3) Extrude triangle PLINE along SPLINE path, see error msg. User: Daniel Schumacher PHONE: 510-988-8022 COMPANY: WTS-CEG LOCATION: Walnut Creek, CA SUPPORTING FILE NAMES: None SUPPORTING FILES LOCATION: None