When viewing a composite relief or a toolpath simulation, click the
Gradient Analysis
button on the
3D View toolbar to display a spectral analysis of its surface. This provides colour information regarding the angle differences across the surface.
A relief Gradient Analysis is useful for designers of embossing or foiling dies, because it warns of potential tearing or splitting prior to the machining process.
The default angle thresholds are 60 (yellow), 30 (red) and 10 (blue) degrees. Each threshold can be set between 0 and 90 degrees; they are independent of each other.
To adjust the angle thresholds:
- Select Edit > 3D Graphics Options to display the 3D Graphics Options panel.
- Click Relief Gradient Analysis to display its settings.
- Click and drag the blue slider
; or enter an angle in the
Blue Angle box.
- Click and drag the red slider
; or enter an angle in the
Red Angle box.
- Click and drag the yellow slider
; or enter an angle in the
Yellow Angle box.
- Click
Apply
to apply your settings to the relief in the 3D view.
Note: To restore the default option settings, click the Reset button.
- Click Close to close the 3D Graphics Options panel.
Note: The availability of this feature is license dependent.