PAR Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I need to flat pattern a 3-d frustum so that it can be replicated in paper for a white model. Once I have the frustum created in VW, how can I break it into surfaces and get the curved portion to lay flat? (Once I get that far, I can change the object to a polygon, and use that as my paper pattern.) Quote Link to comment
Kizza Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I believe the Model>3D PowerPack>Unfold Surfaces command will do it. You can find more info on Page 681 of the Designer manual. Quote Link to comment
Bryan G. Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 You need to turn it into a nurbs surface first. Quote Link to comment
jamesmise Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I needed to make a 4-foot tall paper cup. I made the cone using the cone tool. (You can also use make a tapered extrude) I chopped off the pointy end using the split tool. Convert to Nurbs. Ungroup. Unfold surface (in the 3d power pack) And voila, I have the patterns for the cup. Quote Link to comment
Horst M. Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) VW is sooo usefull. what you describe lead to the Roof of of the of the round "Chambre de Princesse" Edited March 4, 2012 by Horst M. Quote Link to comment
Benson Shaw Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Das ist aber ein ausgezeichnetes Schloss, Horst! -B Quote Link to comment
cad@sggsa Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Welche Auszeichnung hat es bekommen? Quote Link to comment
Benson Shaw Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Die Prinzessin ist begeistert. -B (Apologies to German speakers everywhere. I do admire both the enhanced play set and Vectorwork's part in it). Quote Link to comment
go2greece Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) hello all, is think its time that there is a competition for the most original and unconventional use of VWs. categories could be >>> puppet houses, food design, miscellaneous and and and the winners get a coffee mug from NEMETSCHEK peter Edited March 6, 2012 by go2greece Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.