Methods of Adding Bends
You can add a bend to board segments in any of the following ways:
• Sketch a bend using the Bend tool. Click
Model >
Bend.
Sketched bend | Board segment with bend |
• Add a bend to the attachment edge when using the Flat or Flange tool. Click
Flat or click
Flange and then click
to add a bend.
Board segment with a sharp edge | Board segment with a rounded edge |
• Round all sharp edges automatically when using the Extrude, Revolve, Boundary Blend, Swept Blend, and Sweep tools. On the respective tab, click Options > Add bends on sharp edges.
Sketched board segment with sharp edges | Board segment with rounded edges |
• Use the Edge Bend tool to round sharp edges. Click the arrow next to
Bend and then click
Edge Bend.
Board segment with sharp edges | Board segment with rounded edges |
