Partial Framework - Retention Bead

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Bead Tool - Used to apply retention beads to an area of a partial defined by a closed curve.

Retention beads in a cutback windowSee how it's done: Retention beads in a cutback window

Adding retention beads to imported partsSee how it's done: Adding retention beads to imported parts

To use, click on the curve, adjust the parameters, and click "Apply"
Retention beads 3.1.png

  • Size [1] controls the size of the beads.
  • Density [2] controls the density of the beads.
  • Undercut [3] adjusts the amount of the bead which is undercut, i.e. the extent to which the beads form an undercut area.
  • Clear [4] deletes the current bead proposal.
  • Apply [5] converts the current bead proposal to wax. Use Control-Z to undo.
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