Question
I would like to apply chamfer / fillet to the edge of a solid.
Answer
Use the Edit tab under Edit Shape > Chamfer to perform the operation.
Info
ㆍChamfer / Fillet is applied to an edge of a solid element.
(1D Member, 2D Member, 3D Member, and 3D Body Type)
Generate Option / By Gizmo distance & By face offset
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Figure. 1 By face offset |
Figure. 2 By Gizmo / One Dir. |
ㆍOne Direction: Same chamfer length is applied |
ㆍSame chamfer length is applied to each face |
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Figure. 3 By Gizmo / Two Dir. | |
ㆍDifferent chamfer lengths are applied to each face |
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 |