Bevel Profile Modifier Reference

Modifier Stack

Classic: Opens the Classic rollout, to create a bevel profile using the original method of picking a second shape to be used as the profile.
Improved: Opens the Improved rollout, to create a bevel profile using the same system as TextPlus which includes profile presets and the Bevel Profile Editor.
Generate Mapping Coords.: Assigns UV coordinates.
Real-World Map Size: Controls the scaling method used for texture mapped materials applied to the object. The scaling values are controlled by the Use Real-World Scale settings found in the applied material's Coordinates rollout. Default=on.

Pick Profile: Click the button to choose a shape or NURBS curve to be used for the profile path. After that, the name of the path object appears above the button.

Morph: Uses a deterministic method of capping providing the same number of vertices for morphing between objects.
Grid: Creates caps with grids, better for cap deformations.

Keep Lines From Crossing: Prevents beveled surfaces from self intersecting. Available after you specify the profile object.
Note: This option requires more processor calculation and can be time-consuming in complex geometry.
Separation: The distance sides should be kept apart to prevent intersections.

Presets list: A list of previously created bevels. Select Custom to use a bevel you create using the Bevel Profile Editor. Presets include: Concave, Convex, Engrave, Half Circle, Ledge, Linear, Ogee, Three Step, and Two Step.
Note: Any bevels you create and save will appear in the Presets list.
Bevel Depth: The depth of the beveled area.
Bevel Width: The checkbox toggles the ability to modify the width of the beveled area. When off, the width is constrained to the depth parameter. Default=off.
Bevel Push: The intensity of the bevel curve. For example: using a concave bevel preset a value of 0 is a perfect linear edge, -1 is a convex edge, and +1 is a concave edge.
Outline Offset: The outline's offset distance.
Steps: The number of vertices used to divide the curve. The higher the number of steps, the smoother the curve.
Optimize: Removes unnecessary steps from straight segments in the bevel. Default=on.
Bevel Profile Editor: Toggles the Bevel Profile Editor window, enabling you to create your own custom profiles.

Start: The cap for the front face of the object. Options include: Cap (simple cap without bevel), No Cap (open face), Bevel Cap, and Bevel No Cap. Default=Bevel Cap.
End: The cap for the back face of the object. Options include: Cap (simple cap without bevel), No Cap (open face), Bevel Cap, and Bevel No Cap. Default=Cap.
Constrain: Uses selection constraints on the selected face.

Use this group to apply individually selected materials to the Start Cap, Start Bevel, Sides, End Bevel, and End Cap.