J_SmoothCornerCreate

J_SmoothCornerEdit

Add smoothing to lines intersection

This command will add an arc fillet (smooth) or a straight line (chamfer) on the intersection of two given curves, or between two portions of the same curve (like on the corner between two segments of a polyline or on a self-intersection)

Find it in: JPattern Design sidebar

Steps

  1. Select the two points on the curve(s) where you want the smoothing to approximately start/end or select the smoothing you want to edit
  2. Set the options in the dialog and click Ok (or press space) to confirm

Smooth tutorial

Options

  • Smooth type: use the radio buttons to choose between a radius (an arc) or a chamfer (a straight line)
  • Distances: set the size of the radius or the distances of the chamfer ends from the chosen intersection
  • Edit points (shortcut: W for curve A, E for curve B): Edit the points on the curves where the smoothing starts/ends
  • Limits: If the smooth is limited it can not overlap other smoothes
  • Grade proportionally: every smooth radius grades proportionally instead of remaining fixed
  • Maximum radius (chain/boundary only): when applying smooths to a chain or boundary, the user can set the maximum radius value so that all smooths do not intersect.

J_SmoothAutoCreate

Automatically create smooths on all corners of a boundary or chain

Find it in: Smooth cascade toolbar

Steps:

  1. Start the command and select a boundary or chain.
  2. Smooths will be created on all corners.