SurfDrape

Map an object or multiple objects onto a face or multiple faces.

When selecting faces, select a set of open faces or a single closed face. This is similar to the Stretch tool, but uses a surface as the reference object instead of a curve.

  1. On the ribbon, click the Modify tab.
  2. Click the SurfDrape icon.

  3. Click the object, and then right-click to confirm.
  4. Click the target face, and then right-click to confirm.
    The object will be mapped onto to the target faces and can be repositioned.
  5. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Edit the SurfDrape Object

Reposition the axis, resize, offset, or define a tolerance for a deform object.

  1. Double-click the object to enter edit mode.
  2. Edit the deform object:
    To Do this Note
    Resize the object In the modeling window:
    • Drag the dashed blue line around the object.
    • Click the blue line, and then enter a scale value.
     
    Reposition the object In the modeling window:
    • Drag the Origin point.
    • Drag the Offset arrow.
    • Drag the Reference Direction arrow, or select Reverse in the guide bar.
    If the object is dragged outside of the face the operation could fail.
    Change the plane of the object In the guide bar, select from the following:
    • Top
    • Front
    • Right
     
    Modify the mapping
    • Minimize Stretch
    • UV Mapping
     
    Modify the tolerance In the Control Panel, enter an Accuracy [%]. The maximum value is 100%.

    Changing the Accuracy [%] may slow down the operation or cause it to fail.