Modifying the Weight of Vertices or Edges

You can adjust the weight applied to edges or vertices in order to attract the surface by the mesh.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a subdivision surface.

Here is the initial shape:



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  1. Click Modification .

  2. Click Attraction .

    Two icons appear in the toolbar, letting you:

    • define sharp attributes of the selected edge (value indicated with a minus sign) that are discontinuous in tangency and curvature

    • define smooth attributes of the selected edge that are continuous in tangency and curvature
    Warning: These options are not available if you select vertices.

  3. Select the element to modify.

    A slider is displayed at the right of the screen to let you define the value of the weight, comprised between 0 and 100.

  4. Hold the left mouse-button and move the mouse to reach the desired value.



  5. Release the left-mouse button when you are satisfied with the new position of the surface.

    Weight on edges using the sharp mode

    Weight on edges using the smooth mode

    Weight on vertices

    Important:
    • If you select edges with different weights, the slider value corresponds to the average weight of the selected edges. If you modify the mode (smooth or sharp), the average weight is applied to all the selected edges.
    • The weight on edges and vertices is only shown for selected elements and highlighted elements: