Bridge command


In the Subdivision Modeling environment, the Home tab→Modify group→Bridge command connects the edges of selected cage elements by bridging the space between them with a lofted structure. You can define a curve to control the shape of the bridge.

Use the Bridge command to add feature-like modifications, such as handles or transitional features, or to create cutouts in the subdivision bodies being modified.

You can create a bridge that has two sides, as you would think of a typical structure that spans a river, or you can create a one-sided bridge that connects to your subdivision body and terminates in space.

For more information, see Connect cage faces or edges with a bridge.

Two-sided bridges

The following bridges have a start section and an end section that connect to different faces at both ends.

Example:

This bridge was defined between two cage bodies, by selecting one input face on each. The bridge was used to create a cutout on the connected cage bodies.

Example:

This bridge was defined by:

  • Two cage bodies,

  • Selecting three input edges at the start and at the end of the bridge,

  • Using linear or curved sketch elements to define the bridge path.

Example:

For this bridge, two input faces were selected at each end on the same body cage, and a sketch curve defines the bridge path.

Example:

This thermos handle was defined by:

  • One cage body,

  • Selecting one input face at the start and one at the end of the bridge,

  • Using linear sketch elements to define the handle shape.

One-sided bridges

You can use a one-sided bridge to create the following type of lofted structure:

Connect cage faces or edges with a bridge Delete and fill cage faces

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