Smooth plotting of a 3d object

[Arokain]

Hi everyone I am new here and I have a small problem that I hope you can help with.

 

I have tried many of the sort of solutions I can find in threads here but none seem to do what I want.

ie facetres = 10, viewres = 20000, isolines = 2047 etc.

 

Below is a PDF'ed image of the problem

As you can see the pipe end is very jagged, just the viewport of the pipe comes out acceptable see below

Now if only I could plot the second one in the first i'd be happy.

Any suggestions ?

Regards

[ReMark]

Did you come up with a solution to your problem yet?

[Arokain]

Not yet, I decided to work on something else waiting for an epiphany. I do have them from time to time when I am not thinking about the problem.

[ReMark]

I abhor the use of PDF files especially as it pertains to the CAD community so I was not surprised to read of your problem.

 

How long does it usually take for an epiphany to be experienced generally?

 

I take it you are doing this PDF creation solely through AutoCAD and you are not using Adobe Acrobat. Is that correct?

[Arokain]

Correct. The problem isn't just the pdf's. It happens even when I print a paper copy to. That is why I think it's an autocad problem not a plotter setting problem.

 

Epiphany's are general every couple of days (I have that many problems )

[ReMark]

You might want to find out what other system variables affect the plotting of 3D objects.

 

An epiphany every couple of days? You lead an exciting life!

 

Try seeing if setting FACETRES to a value of 10 does anything to make your rounded edges appear smoother.

 

Note that the ISOLINES setting affects wireframe views but not the Hide or Render commands.

 

What setting are you currently using for the variable SPLINESEGS?

[PotGuy]

I don't think I've had a CAD epiphany yet, let alone in day to day life!

[Arokain]

The most annoying thing is the preview of the plot is fine.

 

 

Hummm that implies it's a plotter setting not an autocad problem.

 

Arrrrrrggggggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!

[Arokain]

splinesegs = 32767

[Arokain]

facetres was already 10.

 

I am currently playing with the plotter config to see if that is anything to do with it

[JD Mather]

I am currently playing with the plotter config ...

 

Try this one

 

If that doesn't work, can you attach example file here?

[Arokain]

I tried that one already JD, no joy there either. I even upped the DPI to 1200 and that didn't work.

 

Hummm I cant get the upload to work, It just hangs when trying to upload the dwg file

[Arokain]

Ahhh that'll be why I cant post it. the file size is 3meg I can only upload files of 1meg

[Arokain]

Even stripping the file down to the minimum and zipping it I can only get it to 2.8meg

[Arokain]

I'd be happy to email it to you if you send me an email address

[ReMark]

You'll have to upload it to DropBox or a similar such site then.

[Arokain]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sa5d8gc83e3j1pl/-FHhsmg4s9

That should get you to it