Displays a color gradient onto surfaces to evaluate areas of high, low and Gaussian curvature.
The color gradient allows you to visualize Gaussian, minimum, maximum, and mean U and V surface curvature. Maximum curvature and a positive Gaussian value display as red, and minimum curvature and a negative Gaussian value display as blue. Positive Gaussian curvature means the surface is shaped like a bowl. Negative Gaussian curvature means the surface is shaped like a saddle as shown in this illustration. Mean curvature and a zero Gaussian value means the surface is flat in at least one direction (planes, cylinders, and cones have zero Gaussian curvature).
The curvature analysis tool ensures that your model stays within a specified range. You can analyze the following on a point on a surface or curve:
