the pang Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hi We are trying to figure out how to get a flattened view of a section of a cone. I can draw it in 3d no problem but we need a view of the outside surface so we can get a banner printed to wrap around it. The outside radius is: 78.3464" The inside radius is:69.2913" The height is: 20.0787" I am running Vectorworks 11.5 Thanks Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 This is called unfolding and VW itself does not have this ability. With that said, if you do a search on the website, you will find a few others that have recommended other software that does support this technology. Quote Link to comment
propstuff Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 If your piece is a simple part of a cone it will be very easy to to it "by hand" rather than buying more software. Look up "Developments" in a high school Tech Drawing text book. It's pretty straight-forward. It would be nice if VW could do this though! cheers N. Quote Link to comment
quigley Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Check out this site/software. Works well with VW. http://www.laminadesign.com/index.html Also, one that works directly with VW: http://www.touchcad.com/ Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 As I recall , there used to be a mapping app built on Minicad SDK called "Azimuth". It could produce various standard projections including Conic. Is it still viable ? Quote Link to comment
Bob Wagner Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I am assuming that you just want to unfold a truncated cone. I have written a simple Vector Script for this if you want a copy. Let me know. Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Is it export function in DWG to TouchCad or is it internal Add - On in VW ? Quote Link to comment
Bob Wagner Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 It is a VW script that simply draws the unfolded cone in VW based on 3 dialog questions, diameter at base, diameter at top and height of truncated cone. Quote Link to comment
ludesign Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Is it export function in DWG to TouchCad or is it internal Add - On in VW ? TouchCAD is a stand alone free form modeling and unfolding program, being able to model, shape and unfold very complex shapes. Dynamic cross sectioning and all control points on the objects gives an excellent shape control. TouchCAD is also a true five dimensional program, where all panels have a set of parametric unfolding properties to provide an interaction between the 3D shape and the unfolded parts. Unfolded parts can also be nested for optimal use of material, without loosing the dynamic link to the 3D model. TouchCAD communicates with VW using DXF or VectorScript. Quote Link to comment
Petri Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) As I recall , there used to be a mapping app built on Minicad SDK called "Azimuth". It could produce various standard projections including Conic. Is it still viable ? Azimuth has been discontinued Current owners of Azimuth should use the "Contact us" button to reach me for support. For support of VectorWorks, please contact Nemetschek http://www.azimuthmapper.com/ EDIT "Me" above is not me. Edited September 15, 2007 by Petri Quote Link to comment
jbrhwy Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Petri I received the following email on March 20, 2007 after using the "Contact us" button "Mr. Robertson, Yes, Azimuth can do that. However, Azimuth doesn't have any datum corrections such as northings and eastings. It simply uses the specified ellipsoid. The UTM projection of files is accurate and you can designate lat / long grid lines to be plotted but not the metric grid. Nad83 would have to be entered as a Custom ellipsoid, and if necessary I can supply those settings to you as well as for any other ellipsoids. The latest update of VectorWorks 12.5 has made it necessary for all plug-ins to be recoded and recompiled. Right now, the only version of Azimuth that is compatible with VW12.5 is the Intel Mac version so Azimuth for PowerPC Macs and PCs must run VW12. Also, because of coding updates, I'm considering suspending sales of Azimuth until I'm satisfied with the results I'm getting. If you are interested in purchasing, please let me know beforehand so I can let you know of Azimuth's status. If you have further questions, please let me know. Thank you, Richard Richard Furno Azimuth rrfurno@comcast.net 301 622-5042 866 223-6793 Fax" Quote Link to comment
mike m oz Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 "Go figure" is a phrase expressing surprise at a topic of discussion or event described, or indicating the unlikelihood of whatever the preceding statement describes. It is often used with different connotation and/or as a pun in titles or slogans. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_figure_%28disambiguation%29 Can someone translate for me because I think I am missing the point (to use another metaphor). Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 It's kind of like "Who knew!?" but not as question-ish, and perhaps a little mix of the casual & non-rhetorical "I don't know..." I see it as a slang term (sometimes sarcastic) added to a phrase that doesn't make sense, or is illogical to someone. OR it is used when someone doesn't really know the answer or can't figure it out, and casually adds it to the end of a phrase as a comment implying such. Quote Link to comment
Petri Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 (edited) Petri I received the following email on March 20, 2007 after using the "Contact us" button Interesting... I hope NNA bought the current GIS-technology from Richard Furno. These are (undocumented*) Object Variables in VectorScript: Projection Type 1110 0 (Lambert Conic) 1 (UTM) ObjectVariableInt Lat./Long. vs XY Flag 1111 True or False ObjectVariableBoolean Georeference Point 1115 REAL ObjectVariableReal Georeference Offset 1116 REAL ObjectVariableReal Not to mention Shape-file import & export. EDIT *) They are documented allright, ie. listed. No-one knows what they do or how they are supposed to be used. Edited September 23, 2007 by Petri Quote Link to comment
mark@custom Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Check out this site/software. Works well with VW. http://www.laminadesign.com/index.html I found the demo for this software to be straight forward and easy to learn. It looks to work quite well with some projects that we have in progress. I'm trying to purchase a copy of it and am unable to get a response from Lamina Design. Does anyone know if Paul [the person listed on the site for contacting] is ok and/or has moved on to other endeavors? Thanks for you help! Mark Barnett Quote Link to comment
Bob Wagner Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 You could try using my unfold plugins. http://vectorwiki.org/index.php?title=Geometry_Plug-ins Unfolding Quote Link to comment
GWS Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Does the 'Unfold' comand in the 3D power pack not help? Quote Link to comment
GWS Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 It's only in VW 2009 though. Quote Link to comment
Oyvind Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Here is another reasonably priced unfolding application Revcad sheet metal unfolding software Quote Link to comment
cad@sggsa Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Poster: Bob Wagner Subject: Re: flattening cone section You could try using my unfold plugins. http://vectorwiki.org/index.php?title=Geometry_Plug-ins Unfolding Thanks alot Bob Quote Link to comment
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