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coldby · 23rd June 2006, 04:07 AM

The 'extrude along a path' is quite a powerful tool, but it has the inherent drawback that by definition the cross-section stays the same along the whole path.
It would be utterly nice if a similar tool could be introduced where at each vertex of the leading path the cross-section could be specified by a pre-existent solid object. Think for instance of a cone or another pre-revolved object being 'spread n' bent' along a complicated path. Making tonet chairs, fine cast-iron railings, liberty handles and thousand other details could become a matter of a few minutes.

23rd June 2006, 04:07 AM	#1
coldby Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 102	bend along a path The 'extrude along a path' is quite a powerful tool, but it has the inherent drawback that by definition the cross-section stays the same along the whole path. It would be utterly nice if a similar tool could be introduced where at each vertex of the leading path the cross-section could be specified by a pre-existent solid object. Think for instance of a cone or another pre-revolved object being 'spread n' bent' along a complicated path. Making tonet chairs, fine cast-iron railings, liberty handles and thousand other details could become a matter of a few minutes.