Mesh Hard Edges node

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The Mesh Hard Edges node draws the hard edges of the models with a defined color, or with a normal texture that smooths the transition between the two hard surfaces to create a smoother edge that resembles a chamfer.

models Model TriS Model

output
Mesh Hard Edges Color color

Mesh Hard Edges Normal normal

Models TriS Model

Procedure

To create a Mesh Hard Edges image:

  1. Load one of more model in the Scene Window.

  2. On the left toolbar choose 3D Nodes > Mesh Normal Angle. 3D icon > Mesh Hard Edges icon

  3. Drag the Mesh Hard Edges icon into the Node Graph.

    Mesh Normal Angle node

Outputs

color

An image where the hard edges have been drawn with a defined color and width.

normal

An normal image where the hard edges have been drawn with a smoother normal that simulates a small chamfer or fillet between the two hard surfaces.

Attributes Panel

Mesh Hard Edges attributes

Position X Position X of the output image.

Position Y Position Y of the output image.

Size X Size X of the output image.

Size Y Size Y of the output image.

Vector X Coordinate x of the vector.

Chamfer The size of the chamfer.

Color The color of the chamfer in the color image.

Smooth If checked creates a smoother transition at the chamfer.

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