Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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4-sided patches are essential for UV curve parametrization, matching adjacent patches , CAM applications, and more. Learn how you can convert 3-sided and 5-sided surface patches into 4-sided surface patches in this tutorial.

Using Geomagic DX Pro, the process covers subdividing curves within the 3D Mesh Sketch Tool, adding strategic splines, and utilizing the Boundary Fit Surface method to achieve a high-quality final result.

00:00 Why are 4-Sided Surface Patches Preferred?
00:37 Editing a 3-Sided Surface Patch in Geomagic DesignX Pro
02:45 Boundary Fit Surfacing
03:19 Repeating the Process with a 5-Sided Surface Patch

Take a deep dive into creating boundary fit surfaces in Geomagic DesignX: https://hubs.la/Q04bd37K0

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