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The
FILLETEDGE
command works in a similar manner. Once the command is
entered, select the edges to fillet. You can continue to select edges or enter the fi Chain,
Loop, or
Radius
option. The
Chain
option is used to select a chain of continuous edges
that have rounded corners, Figure 8-20A. The
Loop
option is similar to the
Chain
option and is used to select a loop of edges, Figure 8-20B. When using the
Loop
option,
the
Next
option can be used to select the adjacent loop of edges. After using the
Chain
or
Loop
option, you can select individual edges by entering the
Edge
option. Once all
edges are selected, press [Enter]. You are prompted to either accept the fillet or enter a fi
radius. If the current radius is acceptable, press [Enter]. If not, enter the
Radius
option
and set the new value. The advantages of using this command are 1) a preview is
shown and 2) a linear stretch grip is associated with the fi llet. The linear stretch grip fi
allows for subobject editing, which is discussed in Chapter 11.
PROFESSIONAL P O TIP P PROF RO FE S SS I O O N A L T I O NA NA AL T I P TI P
You can construct and edit solid models while the object is displayed
in a shaded view. If your computer has sufficient speed and power, fi
it is often much easier to visualize the model in a 3D view with a
shaded visual style set current. This allows you to realistically view
the model. If an edit or construction does not look right, just undo and
try again.
Figure 8-18.
A—Pick the edge
where two unioned
solids intersect
to create a fillet.
B—The fillet after
rendering.
Pick the
edge
A B
Figure 8-19.
Examples of fillets
and rounds. The
wireframe displays
show the objects
before the
FILLET
command is used.
FILLETEDGE
Ribbon
Solid
Solid Editing
Fillet Edge
Type
FILLETEDGE