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# 1 06-03-2013 , 08:53 PM
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Bending/curving a polygonal bridge

So i created this polygonal bridge (image 1), and i was wondering how can i bend/curve the ends so that it looks like image 2?
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You would not be able to bend your model as it is as you need more divisions in the mesh............dave
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ok i created this....what tool do i use to get it to bend like that ^
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Look up bend deformer, animation/create deformer/none linear/bend. I would look on the net for a tutorial.................dave


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