How do I make cylindrical parts have smooth arcs? 1

[VELCROW]

I made a 16" diameter thin feature pipe, but when I look at the outside edge, it is made up of 2" long facets. Even when I zoom in, I can see the corners. I have some tight clearances, so I want the profile to be accurate. What can I do?

Thanks

 

[JMirisola]

Tools->Options->Document Properties->Image Quality

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

Dell M90, Core2 Duo, 4GB RAM, Nvidia 3500M

 

[VELCROW]

Thanks, that did it!

 

[StefanHamminga]

The profile was allready accurate, just the data send to your screen was not, SW uses the model (eg mathematical descriptions of the shapes) to operate on, then, after a regeneration a new mesh is created and displayed (which you just made finer).

Stefan Hamminga
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[CorBlimeyLimey]

In other words, the size was/is correct but the graphical representation on the screen was reduced for performance gain.