Twist
Twist rotates the top of an object relative to the bottom, creating a spiral or twisted effect along the height. The rotation progresses smoothly from bottom to top.
How to Use
- Select an object
- Apply the Twist operation from the Reshape menu
- Set the twist angle and adjust slicing for smoothness
Parameters
- Rotation Type - Choose between:
- Angle - Specify the total twist angle in degrees (3-360)
- Distance - Specify the twist as a distance along the circumference
- Rotation Slices - Number of vertical cuts added for smooth twisting. More slices = smoother twist
- Twist Cw - Direction of twist: right (clockwise) or left (counterclockwise)
Advanced Parameters
- Edit Radius - Override the automatic radius calculation
- Override Radius - Custom radius for the twist calculation
- Easing Type - How the twist accelerates (Linear, Cubic, etc.)
- Easing Option - Easing direction (In, Out, InOut)
- Start Height Percent - Where along the height to start twisting (0-100%)
- End Height Percent - Where along the height to stop twisting (0-100%)
- Rotation Offset - Shift the center of rotation
Tips
- Higher Rotation Slices values produce smoother results but generate more geometry
- Use Start and End Height Percent to twist only a portion of the object
- A 90-degree twist on a square column creates an elegant architectural effect
- Try different easing types for non-uniform twist distributions