Analyzing Shapes

The FreeStyle Shape Design app includes a range of analysis tools. This section explains how to use these tools to optimize your shapes.

Note: Based on the geometry and analysis needs, you can create multiple analysis nodes under a single analysis root node using the Insert Free Form Analysis Set command in the Tools section of the action bar. You can also reorder the nodes using the Reorder Children contextual command or explicitly delete them from the specification tree if you do not want to keep them.

In this section:

Shape Analysis: Basic Concepts
Analyzing Connections Between Elements
Analyzing the Distance Between Elements
Analyzing Using Porcupine Curvature
Analyzing Using Cutting Planes
Analyzing Using Reflection Lines
Analyzing Using Inflection Lines
Analyzing Using Highlight Lines
Analyzing Surface Curvature
Analyzing the Draft Angle
Analyzing Using Environment Mapping
Analyzing Using Isophotes
Manipulating Light Sources
Applying the Dress-Up Features on an Element
Using Dress-Up Options
Displaying Geometric Information On Elements
Improving Shaded Display with Specialized Tesselation