Viz Plug-ins User Guide
Version 5.1 | Published December 12, 2023 ©
Star
The Star plug-in creates a star with different attributes.
Note: This plug-in is located in: Plugins -> Geom plug-ins -> Default
Star Properties
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Corners/Tips: Sets the number of corners on the inner circle of the star (equals the number of tips on the outer circle of the Star). Default: 5, Min: 3, Max: 300.
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Star Radius: Sets the radius of the outer circle (where the tips of the star are located). Default: 50, Min: 1, Max: 200.
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Star Inner Radius Factor: Determines the factor of the outer radius to the inner radius of the star. A value of 1.0 means that the inner radius of the star is identical to the Star Radius value. Default: 2, Min: 0.25, Max: 50.
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Hole: Places a hole in the Star geometry. Default: 0 (Off).
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Hole Radius: Sets the radius of the outer circle where the tips of the hole are located. Default: 25, Min: 1, Max: 200.
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Hole Inner Radius Factor: Determines the ratio of the outer radius to the inner radius of the hole. A value of 1.0 means that the inner radius of the hole is identical to the Hole Radius. Default: 2, Min: 1, Max: 50.
To Create a Star
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Create a new container.
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Add the Star plug-in to it (1 (default Star)).
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Open the Star editor.
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Modify the Star parameters, for example (2).
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Corners: 10.
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Star Radius: 60.
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Star Inner Radius Factor: 6.0.
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Hole: On.
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Hole radius: 50.
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Hole Inner Radius Factor: 9.0.
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If required, add a material and/or a texture.