Cable modelling w/ spline using tables

[NanoMan]

Hello.

I'm trying model a fairly simple cable run using a swept 3D spline.

I'm wondering if anybody's ever seen a VBA routine which would hold the spline length constant and set a minimum radius of curvature.

Also, any routine which would dynamically display the spline length in the same fashion which SWX can dynamically display the minimum radius of curvature.

Lastly, is there a way to link the spline to an Excel table so that the table could "know" the minimum radius of curvature and the total spline length.

Any input is welcome.

 

[SBaugh]

I'm wondering if anybody's ever seen a VBA routine which would hold the spline length constant and set a minimum radius of curvature.

You should check out the SW website under subscription service to see if there is something there under their API section of the model library.

Also, any routine which would dynamically display the spline length in the same fashion which SWX can dynamically display the minimum radius of curvature.

I don't think so, at least nothing I'm aware of.

Lastly, is there a way to link the spline to an Excel table so that the table could "know" the minimum radius of curvature and the total spline length.

How about you try using in SW03 it's "Curve through free points" and in SW04 it's "Curve through XYZ points"

You have to use Excel to make the file but you have to save it as a text file when your done - See help for details.


Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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