CREATE 2L

 

This function allows the user to create a surface from two selected lines (curves). The user can select a line using the options in the CONTROL KEYS dialog box as illustrated in Figure 5.2.2.

 

Figure 5.2.2 Control Keys dialog box

 

          LINE allows the user to select lines (default).

 

          LINE SEGMENT – This option allows the user to select several line segments to form a line. After the desired line segments are selected, click on the Ok button in Select Line dialog box.

 

          POINTS/NODES – This option allows the user to select two points/nodes to form a line.  Select the lines, the line segments, or two points/nodes from which the surface will be created.  After the second line is selected or formed from line segments or two points/nodes, the surface will be generated.