Soften Edges

    I have a question when soften edges in object info I really don’t notice any changes between 90 and 180. For example, if I select yes show edges and enter soften edges 135, I notice no difference. I’m I missing something?


    Thanks

    Try this on a cylinder volume and you will notice the difference. It affects the visualisation of edges depending on the angle between the neighbouring planes.

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    Florian Strauß - Dietrich's AG


    3D-CAD/CAM-Software für den Holzbau, Abbund, Holzrahmenbau, Blockbau und Ingenieurholzbau

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    Hello Kayaker,


    I try to explain that and attach an example.
    The angle for soft edges only works in OpenGl.
    The angle for the soft edges only changes something if the inner angle of two faces (measured inside the material) is bigger than the entered angle. In this case the black line disappears and the edge is shown soft.


    In the attached position are two beams:
    The left one got an angle of 90° and all faces have an inner angle of 90°. So nothing happens, all lines are visible.
    The right one got an angle of 134°. I cutted off one edge with 45° and the other one with 40°. At the 45° cut both lines disappear and the edges are softened (faces have 135°). At the 40° edge one line disappears (faces have 140°) and the other line is visible (faces have 130°).