- Envelope: The Envelope option limits the modeling to a 3D convex polyhedron that confines the control points. Think of it as a bathtub that is custom-fit to the control points. As an example, consider a collection of XYZG points from a series of trapezoidal resistivity profiles. The Envelope option will implicitly bevel the edges of the model to the edges of the resistivity trapezoids.
- The 3D polyhedron may be slightly enlarged beyond the control point extents by increasing the Horizontal Envelope Expansion Distance. Be careful because over-extending the envelope will produce unwanted spurious artifacts.
! Note: The Envelope Expansion distance should be set to zero if the Limit option is enabled. Otherwise, the triangulated surface will be inset into the top of the model.
- The solid modeling menu also includes an option to increase the envelope depth of the model by a user-specified amount.
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