Flake

The Effect->Flake command in the Model module is a curve-based fractal curve generator. It repeatedly subdivides and adds features to an initial curve according to the edge pattern in a fractal "generator" curve.

Procedure

The Flake effect requires two curves: a closed initiator curve and an open generator curve.

1. Choose the Effect->Flake command. The Flake dialogue box is displayed.
2. Set the Number of iterations. This is the number of times the replacement of each side of the initiator with the open curve generator occurs. You should keep this number small - start at 2, then work up to larger values.
3. Click Ok, then pick the generator and the initiator by following the instructions in the status line.

Tip:

To see the positioning, choose the Show->Edge Flag command to view the edges of the curves.

Last updated 02-apr-1998