ACrisford Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I need to make a solid 3d object from 2 polygons, and a simple extrude just won't do because the 2 polygons are not parallel or the same dimensions. I know this can be done, I've done it before, but I can't seem to find the command to do it. I had to select both the polygons and a path connecting them then use some command but can't remember which, and I've been looking for hours.. Does anyone have any idea? Thanks, Quote Link to comment
Benson Shaw Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Polygons are 2d objects, so exist on same plane. No z height. Can you convert the polys to NURBS, set the z values, rotate/tilt either or both in 3d, and Loft (3d tool set - Loft surface, no rails) between them? Or post an image of what you are trying to do. -B Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Multiple extrude? Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Multiple extrude? Quote Link to comment
Benson Shaw Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Multiple Extrude is probably correct idea. Except the polys are not parallel? So 3d polys on skewed planes? Convert to NURBS and Loft for this. Or maybe "not parallel" means they are 2d polys on ground plane, but not same shape or not concentric. Multiple Extrude works for this. Andrew, give us a bit more info if none of this is helping. -B Quote Link to comment
ACrisford Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hi Guys, Yes loft surface was the answer I was looking for! I think I overlooked that option because I was looking for solids rather than surfaces, but I see loft surface has a create solid option. Thanks! Problem solved Quote Link to comment
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