Apply Style
One of the standout features of the software is the Apply Style command. This tool allows you to copy the parameters from one element—such as a basket—and apply them to other gemstones within your design, regardless of their size or shape. This greatly streamlines the design process when working with multiple gemstones, as you can create a single element, copy its settings, and efficiently paste those parameters to other stones, ensuring consistency and saving time.
This tool goes beyond a simple copy-and-paste function—let's explore an example to showcase its full potential. Imagine you’re designing a fashion ring featuring six gemstones, each varying in size and shape. Instead of manually adjusting each setting, you can streamline the process with Apply Style.
Start by arranging the six stones on a cylinder and creating a basket around one of the gems. Once you're satisfied with the look of the basket, use the Apply Style command to replicate the same design across all the other gemstones. After refreshing the Outliner, you’ll have perfectly matched baskets for each gem, regardless of their shape or size!
Next, reposition the gems to ensure the baskets don't overlap.
Now, to create the shank, draw a curve from the lower rail of the baskets down to the bottom of the ring from each of the baskets.
Use RhinoArtisan’s Profile command on one of the curves and adjust the sections until you achieve your desired shape and proportions. Once you’re happy with the result, use Apply Style again to transfer the profile to the other curves.
In just a few clicks, you've created a single basket and a single shank profile, then applied them to six unique gemstones and curves, allowing you to design a complex ring quickly and efficiently.
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