So right now I am using a scale NU thing to offset the middle curve “outward” by some factor.
BUT … what I really want is to be able to have another curve INPUT that is actually the offset to use, and ideally that offset would not just be out along the x axis, it would be out along the normal of this surface …
I am STUMPED on 2 steps
1 - how to offset along the normal (instead of x axis)
2 - how to offset by some amount defined by a curve (would basically just have a curve that is not part of the model, but is the aligned with the model and could control this offset/bulge along the model)
If you want to stick to native components: In my understanding you could try to offset the surface and then you use pull curve. Since pull curve is a basically a normal projection it should mimic this command. But I would double check if it’s really the same.
One way to obtain a variable offset curve would be to use a variable offset surface. In Rhino there is the command VariableOffsetSrf.
@aktxyz Unless you need an exact offset curve you should consider using “Loose” options when generating the offset curve. That preserves the structure of the curve and number of control points. Other options add control points as needed for accuracy.
