External contour

This command extracts the external contour of a selected mesh(es), polyline(s) or set(s) of polylines. External contour means the contour that you see from a direction.

Requirements

Select the mesh(es) or polyline(s) or set(s) of polylines and launch the command.

Select a View Direction.
Select the Type of result you need:
1. 2D Contour (planar)
2. 3D Contour without auto-intersection
3. 3D Contour
Enter the Draft angle or 0 if no draft angle is required.

Notes

The option Draft angle is available only if the asked result is 3D Contour without auto-intersection or 3D Contour.