Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Soft Body Edges
The Soft Body Edges option restricts the deformation of the soft body by affecting the
spring properties of the edges. The stiffness of the edges is controlled by Pull, which affects how far the
springs can extend, and Push, which affects how far the springs can compress. Damp affects the force neces-
sary to compress or extend the springs. You can visualize damping as being similar to the effect of hydraulic
shock absorbers, as shown in
Figure 5-4
.
The Bending value controls the degree to which vertices allow edges to move freely in relation to each other.
When the Stiff Quads option is selected, the diagonals across each quad face are also treated as springs, as
shown in
Figure 5-5
.
In this case, the Shear value controls how strong the diagonal strings are. The Aero-
dynamics value adds an effect that is similar to friction but results in a more-localized fluttering of the edges.
Figure 5-4
Edge damping works similarly to hydraulic shock absorbers.
