Image to 3D solid objects

[Silent Ace]

Hello to all members,

 

First post here, and i have a few questions. I have some model boat plans (scanned images) and would like to convert them to 3D objects. I used a software img2cad for the conversion, and since the conversion is not perfect i have to redraw all the parts. Being a beginner this is a good exercise. So here are my questions:

 

1. For the parts i mostly used lines, splines and arc. What is the best way to join them, so later i can edit them to 3d solid object? I used join and it works well, however it creates a small angled edge at the end. (see image or zoom in dwg file).

2. For some of the parts the extrude command works only on the edges of the 2D object creating a hollow 3D object. How do i fill the inside?

3. In near future i would need to assemble all the parts and make the skeleton of the boat. Is there a way to check for object collision (if parts are too big for example to fit where they should)?

 

I also attached a file with two ribs of the boat as an example.

 

Thanks

boat_ribs.dwg

[JD Mather]

You have Join(ed) as a Spline, not a Polyline.

 

Extrude only works with closed polyline.

 

I recommend that you either use PE (polyline edit) to "join") or make sure to set the Join result to polyline.

You can use Presspull with spline or polyline or any combination of entities that form a boundary.

 

Also the "hollow" means you have extruded as a surface, not a solid.

Make sure your MO (mode) is set to Solid.

[PotGuy]

For No. 3 I think your best bet is to have a good eye for detail.

[Silent Ace]

Thanks JD i managed to make the object in 3D with PEdit. Sorry for the late reply.

[JD Mather]

For No. 3 I think your best bet is to have a good eye for detail.

 

There is a tool to check for interference.

[PotGuy]

I stand corrected.

[f700es]

Why not just bring the image in a a reference file and just trace over?

[Silent Ace]

I found the method of converting the image to work better since you can snap the lines where you need them. Another reason was that i don't have dimensions of the parts only a singe dimension of the frame. Anyway i will post the entire work in few days.