Chapter 11 Modifying Objects
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PROFESSIONAL TIP PROFESSIONAL TIP
Use the
CHAMFER
command to form sharp corners by specifying
chamfer distances or an angle and distance of 0. An alternative is to
hold down
[Shift]
when you pick the second object.
NOTE NOTE
Only corners large enough to accept the specifi ed chamfer size are
eligible for chamfering.
Figure 11-5.
Examples of using
the
CHAMFER
command to create
chamfered corners.
Notice that the
selection order
determines where
unequal chamfer
distances apply. Use
the preview to verify
the result before
making the second
pick.
Process
Process
Process
Process
Pick 2
Pick 1
.25 × .25 Chamfer Distance
.25 × .25 Chamfer Distance
.25 × .25 Chamfer Distance
.25 × .50 Chamfer Distance
Result
Result
Result
Result
Pick 2
Pick 2
Pick 2
Pick 1
Pick 1
Pick 1
Figure 11-6.
Using the
Angle
option of the
CHAMFER
command
with the chamfer
length set at
.5
and the angle set
at 30°. Notice that
the selection order
determines where
the distance and
angle apply. Use the
preview to verify the
result before making
the second pick.
Pick 1
Process Result
Pick 2
.5
30° 30 ° 30 °