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: SURFACE : Deform:BendShortcut
: NoneThis command bends the target surface around an imaginary cylinder. After executing the command a parameter window appears. The bending option allows for bending in the X or Y directions only. The surface is always bent downwards in Z. The angular parameter allows for the bending to be performed around only part of a cylinder or many times around. The default value of 360 degrees ensures the bend goes completely around the cylinder.
The accuracy of the bending depends on the definition of the surface. The command automaticaly determines if a the resulting surface will be accurate and refines the surface if necessary.
This command works on both trimmed and untrimmed surfaces.
It is possible to bend B-spline and Bézier surfaces though to ensure smooth surfaces are generated it is better to bend B-spline surfaces.
An example of the use of this command is in the design of jewelry, in particular rings. It is often easier to define the shape of a more complex ring by drawing it flat as can be seen on the left. This command can then be used to bend the ring to its true shape. The bend options chosen in this example where Y direction and 360 degrees.