Creating a Bead Surface by Specifying Height and Width

You can create a bead surface from a profile on a support surface with specified height and width.

Before you begin:
  • You must have access to the Automotive Body in White Template app.
  • Create a 3D shape containing a curve profile and a surface.

  1. From the Automotive section of the action bar, click Advanced Bead .
  2. Select Bead Type Round bead with H/W.


  3. Clear Trim Support and click OK.


  4. Double-click the Advanced Bead.x feature in the tree.
  5. In the Advanced Bead Definition dialog box, specify other values for Height, Width, Radius 2, and Angle 1/2 parameters to modify the bead shape.
  6. Click OK to create the bead surface.