[Bf-docboard-svn] bf-manual: [6952] trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling: UI: Add Free Handle Types to CurveProfile Widget

[Aaron Carlisle]

Revision: 6952
          https://developer.blender.org/rBM6952
Author:   Blendify
Date:     2020-08-08 18:08:56 +0200 (Sat, 08 Aug 2020)
Log Message:
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UI: Add Free Handle Types to CurveProfile Widget

rBbaff05ad1c156ca477375c440e2c5b92cad214e9

Modified Paths:
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    trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/meshes/editing/edge/bevel.rst
    trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/modifiers/generate/bevel.rst

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/meshes/editing/edge/bevel.rst
===================================================================
--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/meshes/editing/edge/bevel.rst	2020-08-08 14:28:11 UTC (rev 6951)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/meshes/editing/edge/bevel.rst	2020-08-08 16:08:56 UTC (rev 6952)
@@ -284,10 +284,16 @@
       were between two edges intersecting at a right angle. Control points are created in the widget and
       then the path is sampled with the number of segments from the bevel modifier.
 
+      .. note::
+
+         The *Profile* slider is still useful when miters are enabled
+         because it still controls the shape of the miter profiles.
+
       Presets
          The *Support Loops* and *Steps* presets are built dynamically depending on
          the number of segments in the bevel. If the number of segments is changed,
          the preset will have to be re-applied.
+
       Reverse
          The *Reverse* button flips the orientation of the profile for all beveled edges.
       Clipping
@@ -294,10 +300,24 @@
          The *Clipping* toggle allows control points to be moved beyond the initial boundary,
          allowing the bevel to add volume to the mesh rather than just removing it.
 
-      .. note::
+      Control Points
+         Handle Type
+            Determines how the curve path is interpolated at the selected control point.
 
-         The *Profile* slider is still useful when miters are enabled
-         because it still controls the shape of the miter profiles.
+            Auto Handle
+               Automatic handles clamped to prevent overshoots and
+               changes in the curve direction between control points (S-shapes).
+            Vector Handle
+               Creates automatic linear interpolation between control points.
+            Free Handle
+               The handles can be moved completely independently, and thus can result in a sharp change of direction.
+            Aligned Free Handles
+               The two handles of the curve point are locked together to always point in exactly opposite directions.
+               This results in a curve that is always smooth at the control point.
+         X, Y
+            The X and Y coordinates for the control point.
+         Delete Points
+            Removes the control point from the curve widget.
 
       Sampling
          Samples will first be added to each control point, then if there are enough samples,

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/modifiers/generate/bevel.rst
===================================================================
--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/modifiers/generate/bevel.rst	2020-08-08 14:28:11 UTC (rev 6951)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/modeling/modifiers/generate/bevel.rst	2020-08-08 16:08:56 UTC (rev 6952)
@@ -126,6 +126,11 @@
 Miter Shape
    The shape of the miter patterns, from concave to convex. It has no effect if *Segments* is less than 2.
 
+   .. note::
+
+      The *Miter Shape* slider is still useful when miters are enabled because
+      it still controls the shape of the miter profiles.
+
 This widget allows the creation of a user-defined profile with more complexity than
 with the single profile parameter. The modal tool allows toggling the custom profile,
 but the shape of the profile is only editable in the options panel after the operation is confirmed.
@@ -144,10 +149,24 @@
    The *Clipping* toggle allows control points to be moved beyond the initial boundary,
    allowing the bevel to add volume to the mesh rather than just removing it.
 
-.. note::
+Control Points
+   Handle Type
+      Determines how the curve path is interpolated at the selected control point.
 
-   The *Profile* slider is still useful when miters are enabled because
-   it still controls the shape of the miter profiles.
+      Auto Handle
+         Automatic handles clamped to prevent overshoots and
+         changes in the curve direction between control points (S-shapes).
+      Vector Handle
+         Creates automatic linear interpolation between control points.
+      Free Handle
+         The handles can be moved completely independently, and thus can result in a sharp change of direction.
+      Aligned Free Handles
+         The two handles of the curve point are locked together to always point in exactly opposite directions.
+         This results in a curve that is always smooth at the control point.
+   X, Y
+      The X and Y coordinates for the control point.
+   Delete Points
+      Removes the control point from the curve widget.
 
 Sampling
    Samples will first be added to each control point, then if there are enough samples,