SnapToMeshObject

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New in V7

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Snap to Mesh Object

The SnapToMeshObject command constrains mouse picking on the selected mesh object.

To constrain mouse picking on a mesh

  1. Run SnapToMeshObject.

  2. Select a mesh object.

  3. Enter the Offset amount as needed.

  4. Draw a Control Point Curve on the mesh object.

    Every control point of the curve is on the mesh object.

To clear existing constraint

  1. Run SnapToMeshObject when no mesh object is in selection.

  2. Press Enter directly.

Command-line option

Offset amount

Offsets picked points along the face normal with the specified distance.

The side visible to you defines the positive offset direction.

See also

 

PolylineOnMesh

Sketch on polygon mesh