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Part VI: Advanced Modeling
You can also use the Bevel Deformation window to select three different types of beveling: Normal,
Adaptive Linear, and Adaptive Cubic. Table 27.3 shows and describes the buttons for these three beveling
types. You can select them from a flyout at the right end of the window.
TABLE 27.3
Toolbar Button Name Bevel Deformation Buttons
Description
Normal Bevel Produces a normal bevel with parallel edges, regardless of the path angle
Adaptive (Linear) Alters the bevel linearly, based on the path angle
Adaptive (Cubic) Alters the bevel using a cubic spline, based on the path angle

Fit Deformation
The Fit Deformation window, shown in Figure 27.21, lets you specify a profile for the outer edges of the
cross-section shapes to follow. This window includes two lines: one red and one green. The red line dis-
plays 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 that is greater than 100 percent increases the scale, and
specifying a value less than 100 percent has the opposite effect.

Note
When using the Fit deformation, you cannot make the surface go backward on the path. n
The Fit Deformation window includes ten buttons unique to it that are used to control the profile curves.
These buttons are illustrated and described in Table 27.4.

FIGURE 27.21
A Loft object with Fit Deformation applied

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