Bridge Edge

CommandBridge

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Available in

IndieStudio

Description

Creates a bridge curve between two surface Edges with G0, G1, G2, or G3 continuity. You can adjust the tension, trim the source curves automatically, and measure curvature. The command also supports creating constraints.

Basic Usage

1. Select two Edges you want to bridge.
2. Use the Bridge command in the Command Palette
3. Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.
   • Command Dialog
     • Parameter:
       • Value 1/2: The relative position on the segment of the starting point/ending point.
     • Tension 1:
       • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 1st Control-Vertex(CV) to 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
     • Tension 2:
       • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 2nd CV and 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
     • Tension 3:
       • Value 1/2: The tension value affected 3rd CV of the starting point/ending point.
     • Start curvature:
       • G0, G1, G2, G3: Specify the continuity of the Curve at the starting point.
     • End curvature:
       • G0, G1, G2, G3: Specify the continuity of the Curve at the ending point.
     • Show curvature: Toggles the curvature visualization on the curve. Learn more in Toggle Curvature.
     • Create Constraints: Creates constraints on the bridged curves to maintain the specified continuity and allows for further adjustments. You can edit these constraints in the Constraints menu.
   • Keyboard Shortcuts
   • X/ Y/Z X/Y/Z-axis: Constrain to the X, Y, or Z-axis.
   • Tab Cycle continuity: Toggle between G0, G1, G2, and G3 continuity.
   • D G1 Tension: Adjust the tension for G1 continuity.
   • Q Trim: Toggle trim on or off for the selected curves.
4. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also

• Bridge
• Bridge Curve
• Bridge Vertex
• Join