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Why Do Rays Trace Behind a Fold Mirror Surface?
- By Andrew Locke
- Published 25 October 2006
- 3D Geometries , Frequently Asked Questions
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This article has explained the symptoms and source of a common problem that can occur when modeling fold mirrors in sequential mode. There are multiple ways to fix this problem, both easily accessible. While the problem is purely a visual one, fixing it results in graphical layouts which are less confusing and more professional in appearance. The best way to fix the problem is to avoid it to begin with. The “Add Fold Mirror” tool avoids the problem and takes care of all of the setup necessary to model a fold mirror for you, automatically!
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said this on 28 Oct 2006 6:11:37 PM PDT
The article might have mentioned the "Tilted" surface type, another way to add folds.
[Editor's Note: Yes, the Tilted surface will work fine: you'll still need to add CBs by hand of course. The real benefit of the Tilted surface is when the object surface itself must be tilted. In all other cases, we recommend using Tools...Add Fold Mirror ]
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