edge blend with variable radius? 3

[Enduro99]

What is the quickest way to perform a variable radius. start and finish radius differ on same edge?

 

[Dave K]

Edge Blend.

Pick the edge, then pick the edge endpoint, and enter the start radi, next select the end edgepoint, and enter the end radi. OK.



-Dave

http://www.moslerauto.com

 

[cowski]

I agree with Gunman, just make sure the variable radius option is checked on.

 

[ewh]

You can also pick other points between the end points if needed.

 

[Enduro99]

Thanks to all for the helpful info but, I have another related question. Whats the easiest way to measure a radius on a edge that has been tapered? I've been using geometric properties under analysis. The value shows up in point constructor dialog fields.

Thanks in advance!

Enduro99

 

[Azrael]

Hmm don´t you get the radius value with information->object?? What does it say?

 

[cowski]

If the edge is straight (or close to it) you can cut a section through the point of interest. If the edge is curved, it gets a little trickier.

If you have only defined 2 radii on the edge, it does a linear change along the 2 points. If you know how far down the edge you are you can calculate it from that. If more than 2 points have been specified (with different radii) then it does a cubic interpolation between them and again it gets tricky.

 

[Azrael]

If you don´t get the radius information through information->object, extract the edge and add three points with "point set" and make a circle segment through the points, use deviation check first to see so they are close enogh and then check the radius of your circle segment with information->object