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The Loft compound object deformation options: Bevel and Fit

Scale Deformation Chapter 27: Working with Compound Objects
The Scale Deformation window can alter the relative scale of the Loft object at any point along its path. This
window includes two lines: one red and one green. The red line displays the X-axis scale, and the green line
displays the Y-axis scale. By default, both lines are positioned equally at the 100 percent value. Specifying a
value greater than 100 percent increases the scale, and specifying a value less than 100 percent has the
opposite effect.
Twist Deformation
The Twist Deformation rotates one cross section relative to the others along the shape’s local Z-axis and can
be used to create an object that spirals along its path. This option is similar to the Banking option, which
can also produce rotations about the path.
The Twist Deformation window includes only one red line representing the rotation value. By default, this
line is set to a 0-degree rotation value. Positive values result in counterclockwise rotations, and negative val-
ues have the opposite effect.

Teeter Deformation
Teeter Deformation rotates a cross section so that its outer edges move closer to the path. This is done by
rotating the cross section about its local X-axis or Y-axis. The result is similar to that produced by the
Contour option.
The Teeter Deformation window includes two lines: one red and one green. The red line displays the X-axis
rotation, and the green line displays the Y-axis rotation. By default, both lines are positioned equally at the
0 degree value. Positive values result in counterclockwise rotations, and negative values have the opposite
effect.

Bevel Deformation
Bevel Deformation bevels the cross-section shapes. To bevel an edge is to round the edge so it is smooth by
adding more parallel edges. The Bevel Deformation window includes only one red line representing the
amount of bevel applied. By default, this line is set to a 0 value. Positive values increase the bevel amount,
which equals a reduction in the shape area, and negative values have the opposite effect.

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