Bevel Improvements

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@Alberto

The following are from previous posts about such features;

GSoC 2019: Custom Bevel Profiles

@HooglyBoogly @Hadriscus @pablovazquez @jacqueslucke P#1 Assign vertex to curve (point): Each point in the curve can be selected and individually assigned to a corresponding vertex on the mesh by the user. And, vice versa. (Each point mask/ID can be changed by the user.) Think masks/IDs/cryptomatte and vertex snapping. Control vertex distribution: weight paint (a curve): Preassign a vertex weight paint layer to the curve. The vertices of the mesh are distributed according to the vertex …

GSoC 2019: Custom Bevel Profiles

@HooglyBoogly @Hadriscus @pablovazquez @jacqueslucke P#2 Object selection: The user selects an objects, edges, or a group of vertices using either; Cursor selection. Mask. (This could be considered redundant, yet could provide a vertex paint option.) Add bevel modifier: The user adds a bevel modifier to the selected objects, edges, or group of vertices. Assign bevel profile: The user assigns a bevel profile (a curve). Adjust bevel profile and orientation: The user adjusts the beve…

GSoC 2019: Custom Bevel Profiles

@HooglyBoogly @Hadriscus @pablovazquez @jacqueslucke P#3 Correct. The general the process isn’t very different, yet the method and level of control is. The method I described would give the user more control of the bevel profile’s topology or vertex distribution. Using such a method could improve the workflow in the following ways; Easy of use. Time of implementation (quicker prototyping). Flexibility (customization). Better control of bevel profile detail (topology). Less destructive (…

Color ramps, and other maps could also be used to control the vertex distribution of the bevel.