How to make 3d Tents

[pedzcabz]

Anybody can help me of the procedures on how to make 3d tents with stretch fabric on both ends:)

[ReMark]

Sounds like you might want to try creating a surface model.

[pedzcabz]

Yap, but i dont know how to start

[pedzcabz]

I have a knowledge on how to make 3d models but in this kind of structures it is difficult for me,so can you help me even concept on how to start.

[ReMark]

Can you provide us with some kind of idea of the shape of your tent?

 

Are you familiar with surface models at all?

[ReMark]

You can create a solid or a surface by lofting or revolving. Have you used either of these commands?

[ReMark]

What about using polygonal meshes? Have you used any of the following commands: 3Dface, rulesurf, tabsurf, revsurf or edgesurf?

 

I'm not accustomed to making such free-form shapes as tents so I'm just throwing out suggests. There are other forum members who are more knowledgeable than I am who will, no doubt, have such experience that can better guide you.

 

I'll check back from time to time to see how things are going. Until then, sit tight. Help is on the way.

[pedzcabz]

no,i didn't try surface modeling, it seems like a rectangular shape with one piece of round steel columns in in each corner covered with stretch fabric on top.

[JD Mather]

Have you used any of the following commands: 3Dface, rulesurf, tabsurf, revsurf or edgesurf?

 

I wouldn't waste time learning obsolete tools like the ones suggested since you (the OP) indicated you are using 2009.

 

Do the tutorials in my signature and come back when you have questions.

 

If you are a student I wouldn't even fool around with AutoCAD for something like this. Download Inventor 2010 for free from http://engineersrule.org and you will have a much easier time of it.

 

Also, find a pic on the internet of something similar to what you want and provide the url here.

[pedzcabz]

im using 3Dface, rulesurf, tabsurf, revsurf or edgesurf in my house models,

my structure is like a nickerdchip stretch in its corner and with diffirent elevation on its corner.any help out there!

[ReMark]

If surface meshes are "old tools" why are they still supported? Wouldn't it make sense to drop them? This would force people in the direction you believe they should be going. Right?

 

Anyways, as I said, the responses I gave were just suggestions. The OP should use the right tools for the job whatever those tools are.

[JD Mather]

If surface meshes are "old tools" why are they still supported? Wouldn't it make sense to drop them?

 

Actually they did (sort of) in 2007 or 08 or 09, I can't remember which. The icons or menu selections were sort of burried and very difficult to find (the command line worked fine).

 

Of course they reason they didn't eliminate is the same reason you can still access the ancient screen menu (is that what is was called - along right side of screen). Same reason you can still go to Classic interface rather than ribbon.

 

There are a significant number paying customers who cry loudly any time there is a change that upsets their day.

 

There are also a significant number of users who have finely tuned old tools to meet their needs.

 

If you would like I can find references by other AU presenters that the mentioned tools are obsolete.

 

I would be curious to identify any use of the obsolete surface tools that cannot be done (better and easier) by the new surface tools. Consider this an open challenge to all.

[ReMark]

AutoDesk University Online.

 

Course: Meshing Around With AutoCAD 2010: Compelling Mesh Modeling Tecniques.

 

Author: J.C. Malitzke

 

Class Description

 

"This intermediate/advanced hands-on lab offers AutoCAD 3D veterans a chance to explore the new AutoCAD 2010 Mesh modeling tools. We will explore constructing Mesh primitives, mesh forms that are ruled, revolved, tabulated, or edge-defined, and convert an existing solid or surface into a mesh object."

 

I see we are headed in a new direction.

[JD Mather]

im using 3Dface, rulesurf, tabsurf, revsurf or edgesurf in my house models,

 

Why? How is that better than Loft, Extrude, Sweep, or Revolved surfaces? Can you provide examples?

[JD Mather]

AutoDesk University Online.

 

Course: Meshing Around With AutoCAD 2010: Compelling Mesh Modeling Tecniques.

 

Author: J.C. Malitzke

 

Class Description

 

"This intermediate/advanced hands-on lab offers AutoCAD 3D veterans a chance to explore the new AutoCAD 2010 Mesh modeling tools. We will explore constructing Mesh primitives, mesh forms that are ruled, revolved, tabulated, or edge-defined, and convert an existing solid or surface into a mesh object."

 

I see we are headed in a new direction.

 

Of course the new Mesh tools in 2010 are a whole new ballgame.

[ReMark]

Must agree with above sentiments re: use of meshes in house design. Not a normal combination. Maybe they are free-form houses (polyurethane over welded-wire mesh)?

[ReMark]

Mesh Modeling is the term I am seeing used in regards to the new tools/features in 2010.

[JD Mather]

my structure is like a nickerdchip stretch in its corner and with diffirent elevation on its corner.any help out there!

 

I'm sure you will bet plenty of help if you attach what you have so far or a picture of what you are after.

 

Your problem would already be solved without all of the sidebar discussions of appropriate tools.

[JD Mather]

pedzcabz,

 

Here are some more resources

 

http://au.autodesk.com/ama/images/media/file_4001.pdf

 

http://augiru.augi.com/content/library/au07/data/paper/GD115-3.pdf