topic Re: Rounding edges on hard line model in Maya Forum

Rounding edges on hard line model

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:31:36 GMT

So I've been playing around with a few ways to do what I thought would be the simplest of things, to round off a hard edged corner. Now I've created much more complicated models (even though I'm still a newbie) yet this is causing me some difficulties.

The model is of a sword, picture attached of the edges im trying to soften/round.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Rounding edges on hard line model

sean.heasley — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:31:36 GMT

Hi @Anonymous and welcome to the community!

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This is pretty simple!

Simply press CTRL+B to use the Bevel tool. From there you can play with the divisions and distance until you get a look that you're happy with!

Re: Rounding edges on hard line model

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:59:10 GMT

Hi @sean.heasley,

Thanks for the reply. So I had already played around with beveling, however I would end up beveling the whole edge, where I need the edge to be sharp and the adjoining corner to be softened.

Re: Rounding edges on hard line model

sean.heasley — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:14:02 GMT

Hi @Anonymous

You can select individual edges not the entire loop when beveling.

You also may want to play around with the edge display, Mesh Display->Soften/Harden Edge.

Re: Rounding edges on hard line model

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:47:20 GMT

Hi @sean.heasley,

I have also played around with the soften edge, but does not give the desired effect. I haven't selected a loop, if you check the image you'll see they would be two edges at most, but again I'm not looking to bevel the edge as it is a blade.

Re: Rounding edges on hard line model

sean.heasley — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:17:19 GMT

Hi @Anonymous

I'm not entirely sure what kind of look you're going for then. The easiest way to round out the blade is by beveling and beveling is often used for the edges of swords.

You might want to check out some tutorials/videos on YouTube like this one on blade modeling:

Re: Rounding edges on hard line model

sean.heasley — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:47:37 GMT

Hi @Anonymous

I'm just checking in again to see if you need more help with this. Did the video I provided yesterday help you at all?

If so, please click Accept as Solution on the posts that helped you so others in the community can find them easily.