satman682002 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hi I have tried using the the helix/spiral command to create a helix ribbon tree but when I extrude along the path with a rectangle to create a ribbon along the path the direction of the 'ribbon' or extruded rectangle changes direction. Basically I am trying to create a ribbon shaped christmas tree. See image,this image was created in Strata CX but converting back to vectorworks is not suitable. I need to create this in vectorworks. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Satman68 Quote Link to comment
John Meunier Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Satman68, see the attached VW file. To replicate do the following: 1) Draw a line the height of the tree 2) Select line go to "Model-3D Power Pack-Create Helix-Sprial..." 3) Enter parameters this case it was turns (4), Start Radius (800) End Radius (100) 4) draw profile of ribbon in 2D 5) Select both and choose extrude along path Hope this is clear. Edited October 6, 2014 by John Meunier Quote Link to comment
satman682002 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks John I have tried your instructions and I am not getting the results I want. I must be doing something wrong. I can't check your file as I am working in Vectorworks 2008 can you save it on that version. Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment
John Meunier Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Sorry to old of a version for me, I thought you where using 2015. Best add a signature to your profile and posts. Maybe someone using 08 will be able to help. I exported the file to VW 08. Good luck. Edited October 7, 2014 by John Meunier Quote Link to comment
satman682002 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks John. This loaded fine, this is how I wanted it to look like-thanks very much. I did notice once I double clicked it to edit the 'ribbon' shaped changed slightly, back to how I had it originally, I have been able to test it on version 2014 and it edits fine. Time to upgrade I think! Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment
Markvl Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks for this post guys. It's just what I needed to better understand how this Helix function works. Been wanting to make a model of a structural helical pile like those used for decks. Cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment
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