Extrude

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This tool allow us to eject the set of faces or edges selected in different ways.

Extruding faces

Extrude of the same geometry depending on the extrude mode:

           

Same example increasing the number of segments:

           

Same example decreasing the taper value:

           

Using a curve with tapered value decreased:

           

Extruding with move and scale gumball

› To extrude with the gumball we must press the Alt key on our keyboard while transforming.

Extruding edges with move and scale gumball:

                   

Extruding faces with move and scale gumball:

                   

Extruding edges

The most common way to extrude edges is using the gumball, as we have already seen.

When running extrude with edges selected we are duplicating the edge loop in the current position (instead of showing the interface, that only appear with faces).

Interface

Parameters

› Extrude Mode

Sets the property of the extrude style. The drop-down list allow to choose between:

• Group: uses the average of the normal direction of the selection.
• Local Normals: uses the normal direction of every selection.
• Individual: uses the normal direction of every selection individually.

› Curve

This button allow us to create the extrusion following a curve. The option is available when in Group or Individual extrude mode.

› Flip Curve

Flips the curve direction swapping the start and end points.

› Height

Sets the distance from the selection to the end of the extrusion.

› Segments

Sets the divisions along the extrusion (when using a curve to follow, the number of segments should be increased to fit better).

› Tapered

Sets the deformation (narrow or broad) of the end of the extrusion.

Command Validation

1. Click button to validate the command and apply the new geometry on the scene.

2. Click button to cancel the command, and refuse to apply geometry on the scene.

3. Click button to open the help information of the command, in case you need more detailed information about the tool being used.