Using the Deform tool

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So far we have been using the deforming tool along one set of axises, to make the shape we wish , now we will use the point editer.

We will change the boxy shape in the front of the model to a circlular shape. First select the line edit tool and move the bottem up..

The edit controls will give you a popup panel as sceen in the image on the right.The ones we will use are the point and the line.After selected the point , use the green controls to reshape.

We will then select the point tool and start to round off the edges. Do a little at a time and save often , just in case. You can always delet the intermediate saved steps latter onece you are happy with the shape.

I always have at least two windos open , so I can see what effect I am having. Moving the point in the vertical can also move it in the z axis. Movement with in the axis can be done in many ways . You can select object ,screen , or world. Depending on what you want or what will give you the effect you waYou can also limit the movement by depressing the x y or z button to stop motion in that axis.

You can do this a much or as little as you want. You can be the perfectionist and edit till it is a perfect circle or till it looks correct.

At any time , if you want to see any of these pictures a little more clearer. Right click on the picture and select view image. The image will go to a new window and will be larger.