Place a manual profile knuckle by GC point - Intergraph Smart 3D - Help

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12 (2018)
  1. Click Profile Knuckle Command to display the Profile Knuckle Ribbon.

  2. Select a profile system crossing a curved plate transition.

  3. Click GC Point .

    The Geometric Construction Palette, Geometric Construction ribbon, and the Geometric Construction Explorer display.

  4. In the Geometric Construction box of the ribbon or the Curves tab of the Geometric Construction Palette, select EdgesFromCurveOrSurface.

  5. In the graphic view or the Workspace Explorer, select the profile system.

  6. Click Continue.

  7. In the Geometric Construction box of the ribbon or the Points tab of the Geometric Construction Palette, select PointAtCurveMiddle to specify the midpoint of the arc to place the profile knuckle.

  8. In the Geometric Construction Explorer, select the needed arc on the profile landing curve. Select [Not Named] elements under EdgesFormCurveOrSurf until the correct curve is highlighted in the graphic view.

  9. Click Continue, and then click Close.

  10. Select the manufacturing method.

  11. Click Finish.

    A knuckle point is added to the profile at the midpoint of the arc.