3d surfaces

[xoni]

I have a smal question (I use autocad 2005)
I have done a drawing whit the line command
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/I1.jpg
used the 3d face command
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload6/I2.jpg
and used array command to make it 3d
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload7/I3.jpg

but in the 2:nd pic, how do i make a face on the curved lines? when i try it only make a face betwen the endpoint of the line.

Edit: 2005, not 2004

[hyposmurf]

I think you use 2005 not 2004 :)

[xoni]

ah, yes, 2005

[tlyall]

you have to turn the curved part into a closed p-line or region and revolve it as a surface and that should fix your problem


hth......

[xoni]

thanx for the help

[tlyall]

hope it helped some, that's what we are here for anyway...lol

Best of luck with it!

[Mr T]

Look in the helpfile for the explaination of the command EDGESURF.

It is good option for you.

Nick

[xoni]

i can't get edgesurf to work on a space with 3 sides only

[tlyall]

Here is another option for ya

Open the SURFACES toolbar and there are several options opeen to you. You can use 2-d solid or 3-d face. Simply select one of these. Play connect the dots with the ends of your lines. apply a shade and you have a surface to play with.

HTH.........

[f700es]

Now the real question...can you not just "revolove" it?

F7

[Mr T]

i can't get edgesurf to work on a space with 3 sides only

You need three end touching end EDGES eg lines. NOT thre surfaces.

Nick

[Mr T]

I have checked the 3rd photo and really you shouldbe revolving the shape to create a solid. Avoid surfaces since they are difficult to edit. Whereas solids can be 'boolean' ed eg subtract, add etc.

Nick

[xoni]

i'm cind of noob on this, so I think i stick to pline, couse I cant get anything else to work :oops: :cry: :(

[gcp310]

I agree with MrT, avoid surfaces. look into the help file and get to know your solids. theres a vast array of solid tools for creation and editing.

then post your results in our showcase area.

G

[Mr T]

You also seem to have a helluva lot of menus up :o . I only have layers,standard, draw, modify and properties.

Just type other commands eg 3DO, save etc.

Gives you more drawing area :lol:

Nick

[xoni]

here is a pic of what I made with p-line
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload1/Im1.jpg

will mabe make a new when I figured out how the other ways of doing this works (still dont get it :oops: ).

[f700es]

here is a pic of what I made with p-line
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload1/Im1.jpg

will mabe make a new when I figured out how the other ways of doing this works (still dont get it :oops: ).

Much better! Keep it up :)

[Mr T]

here is a pic of what I made with p-line
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload1/Im1.jpg

will mabe make a new when I figured out how the other ways of doing this works (still dont get it :oops: ).

Cool. Use the OPTIONS command then DIsplay to tweak the quality settings.

Nick

[gcp310]

Also, get rid of the scroll bars, that too takes up room, use pan and zoom to move around in your modelspace.

Now the, lets get serious, we want to see a cutaway showing the internals, i.e powder grains,the way the projectile is seated into the casing,etc :lol:

G

[xoni]

will take some times before i will remoddeling theis( if I will do it),
becouse I have started a new prodjekt with solids,
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload9/Im5.jpg
http://upl.silentwhisper.net/uplfolders/upload9/Im5-3.jpg
(this is the first thing ever I've done with solids so don't compliain if you think I'm bad)
edit: this is not finished.