Formula 1 Concept Car modelled in Vectorworks

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For a few months now, there has been discussion on Vectorworks ability to 3D model compared to others, mostly Rhino 3D.  Is the grass really greener.  Granted Rhino 3D has a superb interface for modelling, but is it really that much better for CAD applications.

 

One thing Rhino 3D can't do is a true solid model or parasolid.  It can make a watertight volume, so by definition solid, but it is still hollow.  Parasolid modelling (Vectorworks) is more difficult, but higher up the food chain so to speak, for engineering.

 

Rhino 3D and others actively seek "apex" modellers, so you see much more high end content on their sites as they are pulling from thousands of expert 3D modellers around the world.

 

The tools exist in Vectorworks to compete, but they are not in a coherent pipeline as other 3D modellers.  I am going to attempt to do that over the next several months.

 

In 2021 Formula 1 racing released a concept design for what new Formula 1 Cars should be like.  I took what I could find and remodelled it in Vectorworks into one solid model.  This type of modelling begins at the curve level and not  "push and pull" as in subdivision modelling.  

 

This model was built with multi-point matched curves.

 

 

 

 

Edited June 7, 2023 by VIRTUALENVIRONS

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It has been brought to my attention by a valued colleague that the terms "Single point matched curves" and "Multi-point matched curves" are unfamiliar to some.

 

Matched Curves

Matched curves remove the decision making process from Vectorworks as to how to interpolate a transition from one curve to the next.  in a sense they contain code that directs how each curve will be interpolated.  Regardless of this, you still need to adhere to what is possible. 

 

The Formula 1 utilized Multi-point for the body.