Robert Darden Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I need to find a resource, either in Vectorworks or otherwise, ti install for a decorative wood exterior cornice. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment
Ray Libby Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Wasn't your question answered here? http://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=120813#Post120813 What exactly are you looking for? Quote Link to comment
Robert Darden Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 We are designing new townhouses in an older neighborhood, and the Planning Board wants us to utilize a decorative cornice at the front elevation in lieu of the decorative brick we proposed to better match existing buildings. I cannot find this resource, and i need to re-submit revised drawings ASAP. Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Robert, I would suggest using Extrude Along Path for these types of objects. It is quite simple: In Top/Plan View, 1) Draw the profile (section) of the cornice; 2) Draw the Path that the cornice will follow (ie: trace around the building with the polygon or polyline tool); 3) Select both objects; 4) Invoke the Extrude Along Path command; 5) When the Choose a Path dialog comes up, make sure to choose the path (not the profile), then click OK; 6) Look at the resulting Extrude Along Path object and notice that it is CENTERED on the path you drew, rather than at the edge (as intended); 7) Double Click the Extrude Along Path, and choose the "Edit Profile". Once in the edit space you will see a horizontal and vertical line, and you will see that the profile is centered at their intersection. Simply move the profile object so that it is at the edge of the vertical line (note: the direction of the path will affect the left/right orientation of the profile -- you might need to filp the profile, or move it to the other side of the line. You can re-edit as many times as needed!); 8) Check again, in both 2d and 3d views, that the Extrude Along Path is properly positioned (you will almost always need to move it up, while in front view) because these object are always created along the ground plane (z=0) of the active layer. Hope that makes sense, and hope it helps! P Quote Link to comment
Guest Wes Gardner Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) Here's an example of a cornice (or actually crown molding) that was made using Peter's technique. The rendering could have been a little higher quality but hey, it gets the point across. Works really well Edited April 7, 2009 by Wes Gardner Quote Link to comment
Robert Darden Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Wes, Thanks, but i am looking for an exterior cornice detail. Peter, Do I do the drawing with the Freehand tool for the profile? Quote Link to comment
Ray Libby Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I would use lines and arcs. Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 You can use lines and arcs as Ray suggests, or I often start with a rectangle and then CLIP from or ADD to it (in 2d using Clip/Add Surface) with circles, ovals, other rectangles, etc. to get the 2d shape I need. If for example I want a 4" x 4" cornice piece, drawing the 4 x 4 rectangle (square) first helps me to visualize the scale of things and to keep the shape contained within that space. HTH's. Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 PS: If you use lines and arcs you will want to COMPOSE them prior to using them for an extrude along path. You need to make sure you have a "closed" and solid filled shape in order to ensure accurate rendering later... Quote Link to comment
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