By Height

Offset by Height

Create normal offset relative to the point height value.

Steps

1. Set min/max values.

2. Set invert (optional) and use Ratio Graph (optional).

3. Press the Offset button to apply reference mesh.

Note : Offset values are scalar values being calculated according to the file's Master unit. Offset intensity is relative to the point's height.

Min offset Intensity relates to the lowest point. Max offset intensity relates to highest point.

In Invert mode - Min offset intensity relates to the highest point and Max offset intensity relates to the lowest point.

Options

Min / Max Values

Use the mouse wheel to change the Min / Max values in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment).

Offset by Height - Min value relates to the Lowest point | Max value relates to the highest point

In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5

Offset by Height - Invert option - Min value relates to the highest point | Max value relates to the lowest point

In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5 | Invert option is toggled on

Using Ratio Graph - Offset intensity as a function of point's height according to a Ratio Graph. Use vertices to edit graph manually.

In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5 | Use Ratio Graph option is toggled on

Using Ratio Graph - Invert option - Inverse Ratio

In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5 | Invert option and use Ratio Graph option are toggled on

Command Activation Methods

Interface (GUI)

(1) (2)

Note: Toggle the Invert option to offset mesh point in the opposite direction.

Mesh > Offset > By Height

Command Line

Offset , O

Keyboard