Bake out Object Bend

CreativeSheep

When you model an object that bends, I want to bake the mesh by using a method similar to vertex or AO so where the mesh is bent, it is darkened so I know where the bend is on the mesh ?

Eric Chadwick

This is called a curvature map or cavity map. Some tutorials and tools listed here.
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Curvature_map

What software are you using to model with? What are you using to bake with?

CreativeSheep

I know I never mention that Maya, thanks