Distorted reflections 2004-11-13 - By Stuart
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Hi,
Here's the problem I'm having-
When I import an .AI file (filled , no outline as usual), select the face
and extrude, I get a proper solid.
When I paint it with a reflective material the flat top face shows proper
reflections - IE objects reflect as if on a mirrored table top.
If I however, bevel the top, the reflections become all curved and
distorted, yet the top surface is still flat and parallel to the ground.
When I select the top face of the bevel and raise it vertically up past a
certain amount, the distortion disappears. Of course at that point the nice
small angled edge I wanted to catch a small reflected light is now a large
taper.
If I select that top face and blitz it, returning it to the original
shape, the reflections are again OK. Tried chamfer and fillet but on a shape
with several in and out curve these tools usually don't work or don't work
right.
Anyone come up against this? Any solutions?
Regards
Stuart
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