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Summary

2D/3D Elements Chamfer

Related Function

Edit > Edit Shape > Chamfer Shape

Type

FAQ, TIP, EXAMPLE

Q. I want to chamfer/fillet edges in Solid.

 

A. You can do that via Edit Shape > Chamfer in the Edit tab.

 

  • Chamfer or fillet the edges of solid elements (1D Member, 2D Member, 3D Member, and 3D Body Type). ( See Concept of Solid Elements )

Generate Option / By Gizmo distance & By face offset

Figure. 1 By face offset

Figure. 2 By Gizmo / One Dir.

Figure. 3 By Gizmo / Two Dir.

  • One Direction: Apply the same chamfer length to each face

  • Two Direction: Apply Chamfer Length separately for each Face

  • Apply the same chamfer length to each face

  • Chamfer Length arbitrarily adjustable

  • Separate Chamfer Length for each Face

  • Chamfer Length in each direction can be arbitrarily adjusted

Rule of Chamfer Length By face offset

Figure. 4 Effect of Chamfer length

a) perpendicular faces

b) obtuse angle faces

c) badly defined chamfer

Figure. 5 Example Case

Rule of Chamfer Length By Gizmo distance

Figure. 6 One Direction

Figure. 7 Two Direction

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