Evaluating CAD Surface Transitions and Smoothness

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Rhinos and Zebras and CAD, Oh My!

Using Zebra for visual surface analysis

By Darla Alvarez, GIA Jewelry Design & Technology Instructor

Smooth transitions are a must in jewelry design, but sometimes it is difficult to discern where continuity and surface anomalies exist. We will look at a Rhino tool that is up for this challenge, Zebra.