Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
In addition, the Surface Blend tool offers two command options: CONtinuity and Bulge mag-
nitude. Table 23.1 describes these features and their functions.
FIGURE 23.44
Using the grip
arrowhead to
adjust the blend
surface
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Now let's take a look at the Surface Patch tool. The Surface Patch tool lets you close the end of a
surface with another surface. You can add a fl at or curved surface as you'll see in the next exercise.
Try adding a patch surface to the top of the upper surface in the Patch1.dwg model:
1.
Pan your view so you can clearly see the top of the surface model as shown in the left
image in Figure 23.45.
2.
Click the Surface Patch tool from the Surfaces - Create tool group on the Tool Sets palette.
3.
Select the eight edges of the surface as shown in Figure 23.45.
4.
Press ↵ when you are sure you've selected all of the edges. The patch surface appears.
5.
Click the grip arrowhead that appears along the edge of the patch and select Tangent. The
surface is now curved.
FIGURE 23.45
Adding the patch
surface to the end
of the model
Select the top edges
