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deform examples

deform examples

deform examples

(OP)
I'd like to see what someone thinks is a good example of the Deform feature, either Point, Curve to Curve or Surface Push.  I don't need bad examples, I have plenty of those.  I don't need the actual model, although that wouldn't be a bad thing if someone would offer, I really just need a believable application where it might actually be used on geometry where it looks good and works.  I know, so many conditions. I'm not trying to bash the feature, that's been done before and is far too easy anyway.

Thanks for any constructive suggestions.

RE: deform examples

I don't have an example to show right now. The only time I really used it is when I need to show something like epoxy dabbed in a certain area. I will make a small part on the surface, then deform it to look like epoxy has been dropped there.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: deform examples

I stay away from it unless I need a quick, simple model to use as a Hollywood.  Otherwise, I prefer to use the usual methods to create the most robust geometry.

This is a feature that seems to work well, but lack big-time in interface.  Anytime I've used it, I've had to refer to help and it takes me far too long to figure out which things stabilize the model, which things denote bending planes/points/lines, and which things will change all those directions.  It doesn't make sense to me.

Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all.  And awe trumps reason.

RE: deform examples

(OP)
Theo,

I'm talking about Deform, not Flex.

RE: deform examples

Right--just now getting to second cup of java. ..

Deform is similar for me as well.  I'd rather have a more controlled (and rational) loft or sweep to define things instead of using Deform.  My only use for that is in cosmetic uses, similar to what ctopher mentioned above.  And I RARELY use it (no good examples from me).

Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all.  And awe trumps reason.

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