How to simplify a 3d object?

[jimmymise]

I exported an object from 3dmax as a dxf file. I then imported it into VW12. The object is actually 3334 3d polygons. How can I simplify this into one generic solid. As is, it seems to slow things down a lot. I've tried everything.

Well, obviously not everything or I wouldn't be posting.

Thanks.

[Kevin McAllister]

You could try:

Modify>Convert>Convert to Nurbs

Then

Model>3D Powerpack>Stitch and Trim Surfaces

If the objects form a closed shape they will become a generic solid. I am not sure if Stitch and Trim exists in Vectorworks 12.

Kevin

[starling75]

Yes,convert to NURBS surfaces and stitch and trim works, but firstly you must imported polygon cluster convert into a group of 3D polygons or into a mesh (which is in fact groupe of 3D polygons..) and then proceed with commands above.

When the number of stitching NURBS surfaces overpass cca 900 the procedure will probably fail (larger load of surfaces is necessary convert to solids in more partial steps)

see this thread:

http://techboard.nemetschek.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=127319#Post127319

or this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uig2i-QypmY

[jimmymise]

Why are people so helpful?

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[starling75]

Just found this thread .. and your problem has much more simple solution ...

http://techboard.nemetschek.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=129911#Post129911

Just select your 3D polygons and press Ctrl + Alt + A (add solids) and thats it .. :crazy:

Edited September 28, 2009 by starling75