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January 12, 2012
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How to create a bendable model?

  • January 12, 2012
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I have a "tab" that needs to be bent around several features on different models so that I can check for clearance, sufficient tab length, etc. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to approach this... Is there any function that allows me to turn this solid model into a "flexible" one that I could just drag and bend with the click of a mouse?


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BrianMartin13-Aquamarine
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January 12, 2012

Hi Pum...

You can certaily bend your tab using the same kind of features we're using to bend the "jelly roll" in the other thread. You can bend a tab using a spinal bend. You can also bend it using the Warp tools. With any of these options you have to be careful about applying them in a way that doesn't stretch or shrink the geometry.

Can you make a quick sketch of the kind of bends you're envisioning so we can make a quick example?

Thanks!

-Brian

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