Extract Features from 3D objects

Curves can be extracted from the feature of 3D objects imported to RoboDK by selecting Tools➔Create Curves.

A panel will appear on the left side of the RoboDK Window, you will be able to extract curves as long as this panel is active and the “Auto extract curves” option is enabled.

You can hover your cursor over the 3D object you want to extract the curve from. A thin and light blue line will appear to represent the curve. White arrows on different points represent the curve normal, this is the direction the tool will approach from.

You can change the orientation of the curve normals (approach direction) by lightly shifting the mouse vertically or horizontally. The default step size is 15 degrees and is controlled by the “Tilt step (deg)” option on the Create Curve Panel.

When you have identified the right curve, click on it without shifting your mouse. Repeat until you have selected all the curves you want to use on a Curve Follow Project.

RoboDK includes different tools to help you modify curves even after extracting them. If you simply want to modify the normal, you can do it by going to Tools➔Modify Curves. This feature will allow you to change the normals  on any previously created curve.