Adding a Bead to Your Design

  1. Click the Bead tool in the Create group on the Sheet Metal tab.The Select Path tool guide is enabled.
  2. Select one or more curves to use to create the bead.
  3. (Optional) Modify the Bead radius value in the Options panel.
  4. (Optional) Modify the Round radius value in the Options panel.
  5. Click the Create Bead tool guide.

Do it Faster

Select the curve then click the Bead tool.

You can also create a bead using the sheet metal Bend tool.