Bevel edges of a T-Spline body

Learn how to use the Bevel Edge tool to modify the sharpness of a T-Spline body by offsetting T-Spline edges in Fusion.

1. In the Design workspace, in the Form contextual environment, click Modify > Bevel Edge .

   The Bevel Edge dialog displays.

2. In the canvas, select one or more T-Spline edges to bevel.

3. In the dialog, specify the a Distance Mode and then specify its associated settings to position the new edges:

   • Bevel Width: Lets you specify a distance to determine the bevel width to create a bevel with sides of equal distance.
     • Width: Specify the distance between the outer edges of the bevel.
   • Relative Offset: Lets you specify a distance to determine the bevel width to create a bevel with sides of equal distance.
     • Offset Ratio: Specify a ratio value between 0 and 1 to determine the offset of the outer edges relative to the original edge.

4. Specify the number of Segments to insert additional faces between the offset edges.

5. (Optional) Specify a Spacing type:

   • Uniform: Spaces segments are spaced equally across the bevel.
   • Parametric: Spaces segments parametrically along the bevel so the inner segments are narrower than the outer segments.

6. (Optional) Specify a Crown value to flatten or round the bevel surface:

   • Enter '0' to create a flat bevel.
   • Enter a value between '0' and '2' to create a rounded profile. A value less than 1.0 creates a flatter profile and values higher than 1.0 creates a more convex profile.

7. Click OK.

The selected edges are sharpened or softened on the T-Spline body and displays in the canvas.

Tips

• Double-click a T-Spline edge select the full loop of edges.
• The smaller the Bevel Location number, the closer together the new edges will be, resulting in a sharper surface.
• Bevel Edge adds more control along an edge which allows more control of the body.
• The flow of the edge direction can be influenced using Bevel Edge to insert edges from two directions on a body.
• Once the target edge is selected, drag the manipulator to set the desired distance of the bevel location. Change the segment count to add more edges.