How do you make a beveled carving

[dougswanson]

I'm trying to design a fireplace mantel that has a bevel to it. It will be around 3' long by 7" wide. I'd like to taper the width to around 3/8" at the sides and around 3/4" in the center. I've seen it done and I've done searches but so far I haven't benn able to come up with what I'm looking for.

Thanks, Doug

[Kenm810]

Doug,

Is this what your looking for?

[dougswanson]

yes that's it.

Doug

[Kenm810]

The Surface select Menu will take care of it for you,
after you add your rectangles size.
You can also add patterns if you like.

[dougswanson]

Ok so I've got my board size then I add the rectangle caving area. I tried to add the pattern I want to carve but when I add the vertical dome the pattern goes away. If I add the vertical dome before the pattern it still goes away. I can see it if I invert the carve region, however, it doesn't follow the dome of the wood. (concaved at that point) I hope this makes sense.

What am I doing wrong?

Doug

[Kenm810]

You may have to make your Pattern, Graphic or board Additive
to get the pattern to follow the bevel of the board.

[dougswanson]

I believe that did the trick. Thank you Kenm810 I would have never figured this out on my own.

Doug

[Kenm810]

No Problem, that's what this CW forum is for.