Analyze surface continuity

Learn how to use the Zebra Analysis tool to analyze surface continuity in Fusion.

Analyze surface continuity on a body

1. Click Inspect > Zebra Analysis .

   The Zebra Analysis dialog displays.

2. In the canvas, select the Body you want to analyze.

   Zebra stripes display on the body.

3. In the dialog, adjust the analysis settings:

   • Direction: Display horizontal or vertical zebra stripes.
   • Repeats: Specify quantity of stripes.
   • Opacity: Specify transparency of stripes.
   • Lock Stripes: Check to lock stripes in place.
   • High Quality: Check to increase display quality.

4. Click OK.

In the browser, the Zebra Analysis result displays in the Analysis folder. Click the visibility icon in the browser to show or hide the analysis.

Edit a zebra analysis

1. In the Browser, expand the Analysis folder.
2. Right-click the analysis, then click Edit.
3. In the dialog, adjust the selection set and settings.
4. Click OK.

Tips

• Zebra stripes are typically used in industrial design to emphasize the appearance of reflections. The zebra stripe reflection changes as you rotate and zoom. For most designs, it is helpful to change the stripe orientation and density after you change the view.

  

• You can leave Zebra Analysis on while you modify the design for real-time feedback.

• You can toggle Zebra Analysis on and off to periodically check the analysis.

• If the stripe edges do not align, the boundary is not tangent (G0).

• If the stripe edges align but contain a sharp angle, the boundary is tangent (G1).

• If the stripe edges are smooth throughout, the boundary is curvature continuous (G2).

• The High Quality setting displays a better quality result in the canvas, but it may impact performance.