Fillet Tool
Apply a fillet to individual corners or entire contours
Parameters
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Mode:
- Fillet Single Corner: Adds a fillet to one corner at a time.
- Fillet Multiple Corners: Automatically applies fillets to multiple eligible corners.
- Radius: Sets the radius of the fillet to be applied.
- Chamfer: Toggles from fillet to chamfer mode to create angled corners.
- Keep Original: If enabled, creates a new version of the contour instead of modifying the original.
Shortcuts
- Left Click (Single Mode): Select each side of a corner to create a fillet preview.
- Apply: Confirms and inserts the fillet or chamfer into the contour.
How to Use the Fillet Tool
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Activate the Tool
Click the Fillet icon to access the tool and its parameters. -
Choose a Mode
- Use Fillet Single Corner to manually select and fillet specific corners.
- Use Fillet Multiple Corners to automatically apply fillets where appropriate.
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Create a Fillet (Single Mode)
- Left-click one side of a corner.
- Left-click the adjacent side to complete the corner selection.
- A fillet preview will appear.
- Adjust the Radius as needed.
- Click Apply to commit the fillet.
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Optional Settings
- Enable Chamfer to create a straight-line corner instead of a curved one.
- Enable Keep Original to preserve the unmodified version of the contour.
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Repeat for Additional Corners
- In single mode, repeat the selection and apply steps for each corner.
- In multiple mode, the tool can process several corners at once with a single action.
The Fillet Tool is ideal for refining corner transitions and enhancing geometry for machining or aesthetic purposes.