The Deform tool is in the 3D Modeling tool set.
The Deform tool reshapes solid objects and NURBS surfaces to allow for easy exploration of sculptural shapes. The tool twists, tapers, bulges, and bends existing solid objects; the resulting objects are generic solids.
Mode |
Description |
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Twist Solid |
Twists the selected solid or NURBS surface to a specified angle |
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Twist Face |
Twists the selected face and the adjacent and tangent faces of a solid to a specified angle |
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Taper Solid |
Tapers the selected solid or NURBS surface to a specified ratio |
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Bulge Solid |
Bulges the selected solid or NURBS surface according to a specified ratio |
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Bend Solid |
Bends the selected solid or NURBS surface to a specified angle |
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Symmetric |
For Taper Solid, Bulge Solid, and Bend Solid modes, deforms the solid symmetrically |
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Finite Length |
For Bend Solid mode, deforms the solid within the length specified by the bend spine; the portion of the shape beyond the bend spine maintains the original tangency |
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