Using a 2D/3D Edit Chamfer

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Last updated: Jul 18, 2022
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Summary

2D/3D Elements Chamfer

Summary

2D/3D Elements Chamfer

Related Function

Edit > Edit Shape > Chamfer Shape

Type

FAQ, Tip, Example

Q. I would like to apply chamfer/fillet to the edge of a solid.

 

A. Use the Edit tab under Edit Shape > Chamfer to perform the operation.

 

  • Chamfer/Fillet is applied to an edge of a solid element (1D Member, 2D Member, 3D Member, and 3D Body Type). ( See Solid Element Concept )

 

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: Same chamfer length is applied to each face

  • Two Direction: Different chamfer lengths are applied to each face

  • Same chamfer length is applied to each face

  • The chamfer length can be adjusted

  • Different chamfer lengths are applied to each face

  • The chamfer length can be adjusted in each direction

 

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