topic Re: Emboss on a revolved solid in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Emboss on a revolved solid

happyday.mjohnson — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:55:22 GMT

Others have had this problem, now I seem to not understand. I cannot emboss on a solid created by a revolve. There is something that a face picking can't have "wavy" lines? How do I get emboss to work with a revolved solid? I included my test files. Thank you!

Re: Emboss on a revolved solid

TrippyLighting — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:13:10 GMT

@happyday.mjohnson wrote:

There is something that a face picking can't have "wavy" lines?

Correct! Functionality that will allow to emboss on compound curved surfaces is currently in development.

Re: Emboss on a revolved solid

jhackney1972 — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:12:45 GMT

I have attached your model modified with your text added. I did not know if you wanted raise letters or cut letters, you can decide. If you want cut letters, drag the timeline marker to the left one click. If you do not understand the timeline let me know and I will explain further. @TrippyLighting , you taught me this method! Model is attached.

Re: Emboss on a revolved solid

TrippyLighting — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:25:21 GMT

@jhackney1972 I just turned my computer off so haven’t looked at your model. I guess I should have more accurately stated that you usually cannot use the emboss tool for such cases.

Re: Emboss on a revolved solid

TrippyLighting — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:18:19 GMT

Here is another version. All of those create slightly different geometry. Of course this surrogate emboss technique works best for surfaces that aren't too strongly curved.

When you move the text down to a more strongly curved area it will start do deform quite strongly.

Re: Emboss on a revolved solid

jhackney1972 — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:28:08 GMT

Yes that is the method I thought I remembered. The Split Face command is the command I forgot as my method keeps the letter tops parallel to the text sketch plane, your method makes them follow the bowl shape. Not sure which one I like best but I imagine the OP will like your method the best. Thanks for the reminder.

Re: Emboss on a revolved solid

happyday.mjohnson — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:32:23 GMT

Thank you! I truly appreciate your reply. Because I learned from your insights. I had no idea to use a "thin skin" extrude! It certainly works. Not obvious!

Re: Emboss on a revolved solid

happyday.mjohnson — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:46:11 GMT

Thank you. Obviously, there was NO WAY I'd figure out this method based on face splitting. I truly appreciate - and I am grateful for - what I have learned from you