Spencer Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 I'm trying to draw the bowl of a spoon. Suggestions on strategy appreciated. Here's what I tried. Elipse converted to nurbs to define the plan view. Two nurbs profiles in x and y planes to define the shape of the bowl from side and end view. They go form side edge to side edge and tip to back of bowl. Surface from curves doesn't work until you split the nurbs elipse into 4 pieces to make all open nurbs curves. This nearly works. But when I shell it to get thickness, the edges are tilted and discontinuities occur at the split points. Any better ideas? Quote Link to comment
Bart Rammeloo Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Hi spencer, Take a look at the following movie (3MB): spoon The model was made with the Dutch VW-version, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem. As you can see the top isn't a perfect elipse, but by adding extra ribs you should be able to solve the problem Cheers, BaRa Quote Link to comment
Spencer Posted July 31, 2003 Author Share Posted July 31, 2003 Hey, that's fantastic. Thanks. It's almost what I was doing but with one important difference. You don't use the elipse (you didn't even draw it) to define the curved surface. That avoids the discontinuities. I will first draw the elipse to define where the end points of the ribs should be to get the final shape I want. But I won't include the elipse in the selection when I make the surface. That should give me just what I need. To those of you who asked for more 3D training or tutorials. I think I just found a source of custom tutorials right here. Let's all do more of this. It will help all of us. Spencer Quote Link to comment
Bart Rammeloo Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Hi Spencer, As you have found the solution, I'm gonna remove the movie - I need to save webspace. Kind regards, BaRa Quote Link to comment
Ariel Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Hi BaRa, Could you please repost the movie at the Vector Depot website? I missed it. thanks. Ariel Quote Link to comment
Bart Rammeloo Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Hello Ariel, How and where should I do that - I mean: where on the site? Kind regards, BaRa Quote Link to comment
Ariel Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I believe the only way to make a submission is to email the file (admin@vectordepot.com). ariel Quote Link to comment
Bart Rammeloo Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I haven't got a problem emailing it, but I don't think it is worth the trouble: it's really just showing how you can use the loft tool to make the spoon - way too simple to make a fuzz. So you can find it here: http://users.pandora.be/laplacebara/spoon.mov Let me know when I can remove it. Cheers, BaRa Quote Link to comment
Ariel Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Hi BaRa, Could you please check your link. I still can't access the movie. thanks. ariel Quote Link to comment
Bart Rammeloo Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 link has been fixed. Quote Link to comment
P Bartoli Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 quote: Originally posted by BaRa: As you have found the solution, I'm gonna remove the movie - I need to save webspace. BaRa Too bad you removed the movie, as I'd like to see how you use VW to model a spoon. Can you please repost the movie? thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment
Bart Rammeloo Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Don't have the movie anymore - sorry. It's just a closed loft, that's all. Quote Link to comment
Lili Vincent Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 7/31/2003 at 1:28 PM, Spencer said: Hi there, I am trying to design cutlery on Vectorworks 2017 for my DT Major Design Project but am having difficulty working the programs tools to do so. Thank you :))))) Quote Link to comment
mike m oz Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 The Subdivision tool (Model menu) is the best way to do this. Quote Link to comment
Lili Vincent Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Okay perfect. Do you have any suggested tutorials or videos ??? Quote Link to comment
mike m oz Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 There are quite a few Youtube movies on Subdivision modelling, including a series by Vectorworks Inc. This is the link to Part 1 of the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OmQqkE9Bxs Quote Link to comment
Lili Vincent Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 On 7/31/2003 at 1:28 PM, Spencer said: I'm trying to draw the bowl of a spoon. Suggestions on strategy appreciated. Here's what I tried. Elipse converted to nurbs to define the plan view. Two nurbs profiles in x and y planes to define the shape of the bowl from side and end view. They go form side edge to side edge and tip to back of bowl. Surface from curves doesn't work until you split the nurbs elipse into 4 pieces to make all open nurbs curves. This nearly works. But when I shell it to get thickness, the edges are tilted and discontinuities occur at the split points. Any better ideas? Any idea on how i could draw this on Vectorworks, its my major works and its due so soon but I cant see to know how to do it !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Lili Vincent Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 19 hours ago, mike m oz said: Hi there, I was wondering how do i make the edges smooth rather than indented so sharply. Thank You Quote Link to comment
AlanW Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi, Is this what you are after?? Draw poly lines and then alter the each vertex to the desired curve. then extrude and fillet the edges from the 3d tool set. Fork.vwx Quote Link to comment
Lili Vincent Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 On 6/27/2017 at 1:43 PM, Alan Woodwell said: Hi, Is this what you are after?? Draw poly lines and then alter the each vertex to the desired curve. then extrude and fillet the edges from the 3d tool set. Fork.vwx Hi this is perfect, but when i open it up in vector works its a flat object. I am needing it to be designed so that when I send it off to a manufacturer it prints 3D.. i like the shape you made - just needs to be almost tubular and rounded for ergonomic reasons Thank You so much Quote Link to comment
AlanW Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 @Lili VincentHi, hit 1 on the num pad this will rotate it to see the 3d Quote Link to comment
Lili Vincent Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Alan Woodwell said: @Lili VincentHi, hit 1 on the num pad this will rotate it to see the 3d Where abouts is that?? Thank You Quote Link to comment
AlanW Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 @Lili VincentOn your key pad you have a numbers pad to the right 1,3,7 & 9 sets view to Oblique. Quote Link to comment
Lili Vincent Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 You have been such an amazing help.. I am just really stressing because its due so soon and I can't see it working out. Would you know how to draw this shape on vectorworks for the tip of the cutlery item. Also how would i connect the 'tip' of the cutlery item to the 'handle' THANK YOU !!!! Quote Link to comment
AlanW Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 @Lili VincentGive me 1/2hr and show you on video. Quote Link to comment
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