3D Alignment to arc

[43st]

Then why are you posting in a 3d section of an AutoCad forum? I hope you're at least getting paid to proselytize in here.

 

No one said parametric modeling was harder or slower than implicit modeling. The argument is that a parametric modeler is not what you use when you concept an idea. It's not good software in that regard. It's usefulness is in taking a design/idea and refining it for manufacture. You're original response is as useful as telling someone to use to solve their problem when they asked for a solution in AutoCad.

 

I'm sure you'll find something I said, make it bold, and then level some not-so-veiled comment about my intelligence. :wink:

[JD Mather]

The argument is that a parametric modeler is not what you use when you concept an idea.

 

Actually it is what I use. You get AutoCAD for free with Inventor - so really about $1300 for Inventor if you need AutoCAD.

You might check out Inventor Fusion for concept modeling - it's free and built for the purpose.

[Jack_O'neill]

Drawing board from Hobby Lobby, a few pencils, t-square, triangles...solve all the problems.

[SLW210]

I've drawn more Tomcat/Thomas style truss than I care to admit in public. It does need redrawn, and it's a pain in the ass. Keep in mind that the truss diagonals only exist in one plane, which further adds to the PITA factor.

 

The easiest way to get started is to just draw lines (or arcs) for the 2" tube and for the 1" internals (create a skeleton bascially). Then offset and add your welding spaces. After that you can extrude the main truss circles (trim as needed) and start aligning the internal tube solids to the skeleton frame.

 

resullins,

 

Does this solve your problem?

[SLW210]

43st and JD Mather, If you wish to continue the debate on Inventor vs AutoCAD, please feel free to start a new thread in the Chat section. It seems like a worthwhile debate, but should not be in this thread. If either of you have more to help th OP, please continue to provide help as you see fit.