Understanding the Corridor Surface

As you view the assembly insertions along the 3D chain previously shown in Figure 9.3, imagine this as the structural framework of a ship or an airplane. With the framework in place, now imagine the hull or fuselage being installed on the vessel. This is a great way to envision the role of a corridor surface (see Figure 9.5).

Figure 9.5  A corridor along with its corridor surface shown in 3D view.

Although they appear in Prospector like other surfaces, corridor surfaces are built directly from the corridor and maintain a link to the corridor. They can be displayed as contours, used to create surface profiles, and perform every other function normally associated with surfaces.

Understanding Corridors

• Understanding the 3D Chain
• Understanding the Assembly
• Understanding Assembly Insertions
• Understanding Corridor Feature Lines
• Understanding the Corridor Surface