Create a twist deformer

When creating twist deformers, you can first set creation options and then create a deformer, or you can immediately create a deformer with the current creation options. If you’re not sure what the current creation options are, checking them before you create a deformer can save you some time adjusting the deformer’s attributes afterwards.

Warning

You should avoid changing the number of a deformable object’s points (for example, CVs, vertices, or lattice points) after you create a deformer. Changing the number of points can lead to unexpected deformation effects. Try to be sure you are happy with the deformable object’s topology before you begin using deformers. Save a copy of the object in case you want to do further modeling.

To create a twist deformer

Select the object(s) you want to deform.
Select Create Deformers > Nonlinear > Twist > .
The Create Twist Deformer Options window appears.
Click the Basic and Advanced tabs and set the creation options.
See Create Deformers > Nonlinear > Twist and Advanced deformer options.
(Optional) As you set the creation options, you can also do the following:
- Select Edit > Save Settings to save the creation options without creating a twist deformer and keep the options window open.
- Select Edit > Reset Settings to reset the options to their default and keep the options window open.
Do one of the following:
- Click Create to create a twist deformer. The options window closes.
- Click Apply to create a twist deformer and keep the options window open.
- Click Close to close the window.

Example Twist Deformation: Modeling a Spiral staircase.

The foundation, rail, and moldings of the staircase’s model were shaped with the twist deformer.