CADFamily.com: Ensight -- Use the Sphere Tool

INTRODUCTION

EnSight provides a spherical specification tool called the “Sphere” tool. When visible, the Sphere tool appears as a

(typically white) sphere icon with a line running down the central axis. An axis triad will be at the center of the central

axis line. The Sphere tool is used to supply EnSight with a spherical specification, for example to specify the location

for a sphere clip or cut.

BASIC OPERATION

In many cases, the Sphere tool will automatically turn on when performing some function that requires it. You can

also turn the tool on and off manually by toggling Tools > Quadric > Sphere.

The Sphere tool can be placed in two ways: interactively through direct manipulation of tool “hotpoints” with the

mouse or precisely positioned by typing coordinates into a dialog.

Sphere moving and stretching is restricted to the plane perpendicular to your line of sight. If you need to move the

Sphere in another plane, either rotate the model such that the desired translation plane is perpendicular to your new

line of sight or use the other modes for manipulating the tool. (Note that the Sphere will not exactly track the location

of the mouse pointer.)

To move the Sphere with the mouse:

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