Plant primitives
ELLIPSOIDHEAD
Creates Plant's normalised ellipsoidal vessel head. Designer uses the Plant insertion/base convention so it can be attached and exported without a hidden centre offset.
- Where to find it
- Home > Primitives > Plant primitives > ELLIPSOIDHEAD
- When to use it
- 2:1 ellipsoidal vessel heads without a straight flange
On this page
Step by step
- Pick the base/insertion point.
- Set radius R.
- Orient the primitive axis if required.
- Use the base Centre/Quadrant snaps for attachment.
Geometry
The normalised Designer preview uses base radius R and a 2:1 ellipsoidal crown depth of R/2.
Export
Plant export emits native ELLIPSOIDHEAD(s, R=...).
Keep in mind
- The insertion point is at the base opening, not the geometric centre of the head.
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