Random 3D path

[sabrinam97]

Hi,

I am trying to create a random 3D path in inventor within a cylinder. I would like the path to start and end at a specific coordinate on either end of the cone but I don’t know how to do this. 

Thanks

[leowarren34 · Accepted solution]

Hi @sabrinam97,

Define random - Inventor doesn't really do random - it does exactly what you tell it to do (within reason).

What workflow/ output are you trying to achieve with the path? Once we know what you're aiming for you can get more relevant advice.

[sabrinam97]

Hi,

I would like to plot a random series of points on the top face of the cylinder. It doesn’t have to have any specific pattern it just must not be uniform in any way. I know you can do it manually but was wondering if there was an autocad function or something.

Thanks

[JDMather]

You have mentioned cylinder.

You have mentioned cone (a cone is not a cylinder, a cylinder is not a cone0?

You have mentioned AutoCAD (Inventor is not AutoCAD, AutoCAD is not Inventor)?

You have mentioned (the top face of a cylinder) are you referring to one of the planar faces?

Can you attach your *.ipt file here?

Can you link (or attach) images of something similar that already exists in the real world that resembles your Design Intent (or is this a completely novel design never before seen by man, woman or beast?).

[Cadmanto]

Constrain points using planes and axis and then using the 3D sketch tool, connect the dots.

If it is something beyond this, add some pics showing specifics.

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[sabrinam97]

Hi,

I want to make something like this only a cylinder instead of a cube.

[JDMather]

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@sabrinam97 wrote:
I want to make something like this only a cylinder instead of a cube.

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Did you intend to include an image, file or link?

Are you using your email to Reply or are you using web forum?

Edit:  I almost forgot to ask, "What version of Inventor are you using, or are you using AutoCAD?"

Curve on Face

[sabrinam97]

Hi, 

This worked well, thanks.