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Surface Wrap

PRO

Model a detail flat, such as a logo, grip or relief, and wrap it onto a curved surface while keeping its shape.

Where to find it

Select the target faces, then Advanced Surface Tools tab › Surface Wrap.

Steps

  1. 01Select the target faces and click Surface Wrap.
  2. 02Model the source inside Draw target outline (the faces laid flat on the Front plane: X / Y = the faces, Z = the height above them), or on an Unwrap flat.
  3. 03Pick it in the source box. Place it in the canvas (drag, Ctrl + wheel to rotate, Shift + wheel to scale) or click Fit source.
  4. 04Click OK to create the Surface Wrap feature.

Options

OutputSurface body, or Solid: added to or cut from the part, or a wrapped sheet sewn in place of the faces.
Repeat along X / YPlaces copies; pitch 0 = touching. Around a closed face the pitch is fitted.

Editing the feature

The source is read at every rebuild, so editing it updates the wrapped result. Right-click the feature › Edit Feature to change placement or output.