3D round object

[oekw68]

When I converted 3D object to line it show a lot of lines in the round object. I needed to delete the unwanted lines. So is there anything that can do with all the lines?

[Guest]

Instead of converting to lines, using wireframe, you should convert copy to lines (or convert to lines) using the hidden line rendering mode.

That will eliminate the unecessary lines.

[oekw68]

What I wanted to know is how to make less line in all cylinder & curved objects after I have using the hidden line rendering mode? If not I have to ungroup the cylinder than delete all the unwanted lines.

[Guest]

You probably need to adjust the hidden line rendering settings in the VW prefs. Set the number to a higher number to eliminate more lines.

[ErichR]

I'm not aware of the ability to adjust the number of rendered or hidden lines. Where is this preference located?

[Andrew Bell@NV]

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Originally posted by ErichR:

I'm not aware of the ability to adjust the number of rendered or hidden lines. Where is this preference located?

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You don't say which version of VectorWorks you are using, and I forget the exact history, but there's a smoothing angle preference in the Line Render pane of the Document Preferences dialog. As of VectorWorks 11, most truly curved surfaces have their non-profile facet lines removed automatically. The preference remains and is used for meshes, multiple extrudes, and perhaps some other types.