Freeform Surface Modeling

Overview

Add complex distortions to your solid or surface models by using BricsCAD Mechanical deform tools. You can create smooth, or organic shapes. Deform your solids and surfaces by moving, rotating and twisting their edges to change the geometry independently with no design history.

History-free approach allows you to focus on your design, instead of thinking about how it can be changed in the future.

Figure 1. Freeform Surface Modeling

Deform tools

You can use the following deform tools:

Figure 2. Deform
Table 1. Deform tools
Tool Command Description
Move Edge DMDEFORMMOVE Deform faces by moving and rotating their edges.
Move Point DMDEFORMPOINT Deform the selected set of faces by moving a point.
Transform Curve DMDEFORMCURVE Deform faces by changing the geometry of their edges.
Twist DMTWIST Deform 3D object by twisting a portion around a given axis.