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Mesh Tool - 3. Net Parameters

This is a sub-chapter of the Mesh Parameters chapter

Category - select the way of how the net is build: A) from elements, B) from shapes, C) with fractals, D) from labyrinth paths, E) from free-standing lace grid

Mesh - Elements Net mode

Net from elements

Mesh - Shapes Net mode

Net from shape

Mesh - Fractals Net mode

Net - fractal

Mesh - Labyrinth Net mode

Net - labyrinth

Mesh - FSL Grid Net mode

Net - FSL grid

Category A) - Elements

Kind - select the net kind

Distribution - defines how elements are arranged in space to follow one another. Distribution pattern becomes noticable on large objects. Its effect on small objects may be insignificant.

Average Gap - average width of the empty space. The actual gap varies above and below this value.

Distortion / Randomness - sometimes good looking effect can be obtained by distortion of the mesh. Set non-zero value to this control to randomize the mesh fill.

Category B) - Shapes

Kind - select the net kind

Distribution - defines how shapes are arranged in space to follow one another. Distribution pattern becomes noticable on large objects. Its effect on small objects may be insignificant.

Average Gap - average width of the empty space. The actual gap varies above and below this value.

Single Layer - see detailed description of Single Layer setting at the end of this chapter . Note: Scale and Span settings are not applicable when Single Layer switch is on.

Scale - controls size of shapes forming the net. When setting scale to value lower than 100% the shapes become more visible and net structure is supressed.

Span defines extent of fill with respect to object contours. Possible values are Overflow , Cropped , Interior . In case of Overflow fill you may want to exclude object contours from the mesh. This can be done in Common Settings tab.

Category C) - Fractals

Kind - select the net kind

Smooth - some fractals create crisp paths. This control allows to soften them.

Mesh - Fractal mode
Mesh - Fractal mode
Mesh - Fractal mode

Organic-looking mesh can be obtained by applying randomization and smoothing to fractal fill. Further enhancement (not shown in this picture) can be achieved by applying swirl or ripple effect - see Effect section in this chapter.

Average Gap - average width of the empty space. The actual gap varies above and below this value.

Single Layer - see detailed description of Single Layer setting at the end of this chapter .

Distortion / Randomness - sometimes good looking effect can be obtained by distortion of the mesh. Set non-zero value to this control to randomize the mesh fill.

Category D) - Labyrinths

Grid Shape - select the labyrinth base grid. Available forms are rectangular, circular, hexagonal and triangular

Path Kind - each path option generates a different look of the labyrinth

Cells / Approximate Size - average size of the labyrinth cells. The actual size varies above and below this value.

Distortion / Randomness - sometimes good looking effect can be obtained by distortion of the mesh. Set non-zero value to this control to randomize the mesh fill.

Mesh - Rectangular labyrinth with random distortion

Rectangular labyrinth with random distortion

Category E) - FSL Grid

Kind - select the grid kind

Spacing - average width of the empty space. The actual gap varies above and below this value.

Single Layer - see detailed description of Single Layer setting at the end of this chapter .

Mesh - Free Standing Lace grid

Net from lace grid

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