Contour
(contour)


Property Name
Type
Description
z
length

Z value
You can use the Z value of another object via picking it.
Default: 0

Data description

Attributes (contour_rec)

Actions with result "contour"
Contour of boundary elements contour_ofelements
Contour of construction elements contour_onconstruction
Equidistant (parallel) contour contour_parallel
Copied contour contour_copypoint
Mirrored contour contour_mirrorline
Combining contours contour_union
Subsequent rounding of a contour contour_rounded
Contour composed of a spline contour_ofspline
Rectangle with rounded corners macro_rectangle
Slot macro_slot
Polygon macro_multicorner

Actions with result "void" (invalid) and names "contour_..."
Sketch a contour composed of lines and arcs contour_sketch
Contour Tracing contour_tracing

You should use the object type contour when edges or features of bodies are to be processed as a separate set. Once this set has been formed, you may perform various operations on it, e.g. rounding.

You may use the objects line, circle (arc) or ellipse (elliptical arc) as boundary elements. You may identify them explicitly or automatically.

Contours may be open or closed. They may contain one or more "contour-parts" which don't have to be connected.

Each contour has a direction which depends on the order of input parameters. This affects internal calculations, e.g. parallel contours.





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