7. Advanced
Level Hierarchy
The fact that the adjustment affects other points means that a certain hierarchy must be respected when adjusting the geometry.
The hierarchy or levels are indicated in the following image
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 1
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Soft edge : Level hierarchy
On top of this hierarchy, the level 1 points. Adjusting points on level 1 will affect level 1 till 6.
At the bottom of the structure we find the level 6 points, adjusting on level 6 will not affect any other points, these are called local
points.
7.9.7.3 Accessing the Soft edge menu
How to access the Soft edge menu ?
1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar
2. Press → to select Display setup
3. Press ↓ to pull down the menu
4. Push ↓or ↑ to select Soft edge
5. Push the → key to pull down the menu.
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7.9.7.4 Soft edge edit
Overview
• The soft edge edit wizard
• The soft edge edit modes
• Creating/editing a soft edge
• Alpha planes
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