topic Complex Profiles Offset Modifier in Modeling

Complex Profiles Offset Modifier

Brandylee341 — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:09:56 GMT

Can someone explain to me how I can edit the corner of a stud created as a complex profile using offset modifiers?

Barry Kelly — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:40:33 GMT

I assume your image is a plan view?

i.e that is a complex profile column?

What are you trying to alter?

Barry.

Brandylee341 — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:44:04 GMT

Correct, I am trying to get the top left and the bottom right corners to basically be cut off even with the bright blue (base plate and top plate).

Brandylee341 — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:11:18 GMT

Here is the 3D view of it

Barry Kelly — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:58:56 GMT

Modifiers can not modify a single node affecting two edges.

They can only push/pull the entire edge, they can not rotate that edge.

But you don't need a modifier to do that, just adjust the width/height by turning on the width and height stretch options.

Barry.

Lingwisyer — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:47:20 GMT

If you have a consistant angle, you could add an angled nib to your profile.

When set to zero, it will disappear and you will have your standard rectangle..

Ling.

Brandylee341 — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:49:28 GMT

Is there another way to cut that angle?

cuba — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:28:54 GMT

Convert to morph en cut it split tool?

Barry Kelly — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:37:03 GMT

As far as I know, there is no way to adjust the angle.

All you can do is have a modifier on the edge so you can enlarge/reduce the bit sticking out as Ling has shown in his image.

So if the angle of the stud and the bit sticking out is always the same that should work.

But if the stud is going to be placed at different angles to the wall, then you really need a custom column for each instance.

Barry.

Botonis — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:36:16 GMT

In such cases I use a wall or beam with a thickness of 1mm and I set in the proper angle to connect. Really simple. No need to convert to morph.

Check the video.

Mahmoud Qenawi — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:25:18 GMT

I see you can benefit from the complex profile feature by creating chamfered column from the scratch and no need for workarounds.