dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 hi guys i really need help with this project i'm trying to model the top tubes of this shade the material is hss(tube)4x4, i tried one curve but how do i integrate the other curve into the other for a good path?Canopy with measurements Jul 1 2015.pdf i would really appreciate your help thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Is the canopy sloped from one side to the other? So these HSS4x4's are not only going to be arced they are going to be flared too? It would probably be more helpful if we had access to an actually DWG file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 yes it's two radius it's arch and at the same time flaring out, i ll send you the drawing in a bit i'm drawing it but got stuck, (beginer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 how do insert the file here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCAD Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Can you do a 3D hand sketch of how this is all supposed to fit together? I'm not understanding what it is you're trying to do with the information you've given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Drawing files are attached via the Go Advanced button and the Attach Image option. Note: There are file size limitations that may preclude attachment in which case a file sharing service like DropBox should be utilized. Can the 4x4's actually be bent to the required shape and maintain structural integrity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 3D CANOPY.dwg got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 "Got it!" As in you figured it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 no sorry as sending you the file sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 i'm still tryinig, can you help with what i sent you i'm almost done with it but i just could make the hss to flare out, can you help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm assisting another forum member at the moment. I haven't even opened your drawing. Please be patient. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 yeah sure, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 OK, I just opened your drawing. The first thing that comes to mind is extruding two profiles then using the INTERFERE command to obtain the shape you are looking to achieve. I have not tested the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 oh ok i've never used the interfere command, this is my first 3d project i slept late last night studying, watching videos,practicing reading my old 2010 3d autocad books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Now is as good a time to learn something new as any other. So, I took a closer look at your drawing. I think some of your geometry does not line up properly. A good result depends on a strong foundation. At this point your foundation is a bit shaky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 yeah it's just that i took this polyline path from a reference and stuck in here but i guess it's too long and confusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Not sure what you are referring to. Look at the ends of your arched 4x4's (yellow) where they meet up with the HSS4x4 (green). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I've attached a drawing which has a flared and arched beam constructed from some of your geometry to demonstrate that the shape can be derived from the intersection of two 3D solids using the INTERFERE command. Saved in AutoCAD 2010 file format. 3D Canopy Interfere.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysteel Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 yea you are right i noticed i moved already, the face of the 4x4 has to be flush with .25 cap( the cap for the green 4x4 going across Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Attention to detail is considered a plus in this business. Practice it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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