beng84 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hello! first post - I'm using AutoCad 2007. I'm trying to map a simple 2D flat drawing onto a curved surface. To be really literal and clear....I have a 3D drawing of a very simple curved floor, similar to a skateboard ramp or a photographers infinity curve backdrop. I also have a 2D design. I simply want to drop my 2D drawing onto this curve, so that it follows the geometry of the curve's surface. I've attached a little sketch to help visualize Thank you for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEANT Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 A general method would be to use the PROJECTGEOMETRY command, though I’m not sure which version of AutoCAD that command first became available. Another method would be to extrude the artwork and IMPRINT that solid onto the curved solid. I have a routine that maps vector geometry on to curved surfaces; unfortunately, it only works with AutoCAD 2009+. If the suggestions above do not work well, post what you need - I’ll map the geometry and post back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beng84 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 thanks so much i'll try the suggestions out, and if I have no luck i'll post the dwg really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beng84 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hi Seant - I had a go, and didn't get the result I wanted I've attached the file with all the necessary information. If you had a moment to map it on that would be great, and thanks again for the offer. I'm upgrading to the latest version of aCad with my new laptop, so hopefully all this will become much easier Thank you 2D TO 3D MAPPING.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEANT Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 See if this will work. Mapped.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEANT Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Oops! Here is a 2007 format. Mapped_2007.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beng84 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 it's perfect! thank you so much. I'm interested to know what method you used. Is it something which is possible to do in 2007, or is it only a feature in 2009+? either way, I really appreciate you taking the time to do that. It's exactly what I needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEANT Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 It is a custom .NET routine that is only supported by AutoCAD 2009 or later. The project is still in development, though an early beta version is posted in this thread: http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?41260 The ultimate goal is to have this function available at Autodesk Exchange Apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beng84 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 ah ok - time for me to upgrade I think Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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