Peter Telleman Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Hi all, I've made a solid in a straight line (just because it was easier to get the bolts and such in), and now I wouls like to bend it along a circle (or arc, doesn't matter). Is there a way to do this?? thanks a million. bending attempt.vwx Quote Link to comment
barkest Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 @Peter Telleman Use the bend deformer. From the 3D modelling menu chose the deform tool and use bend mode. Quote Link to comment
Peter Telleman Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 works like a charm, thank you very much! Quote Link to comment
Pat Stanford Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Unfortunately, there is no super easy way to do this in VW. You can use the Deform Tool in the Bend mode to make the band match the Extrude, but the bolts won't move with it when you bend it. Zoom close in on bend shape and draw a line across the bent bar using the edged of the holes as a guide to get the angle of the hole. Use that angle to Rotate each fastener/assembly to the correct angle and then move into place. The Move By Points tool is a good way to do the move. you just need to make sure you zoom in or use the Snap Loupe to get the correct points. A move and rotate to perpendicular tool would be a nice wish to request. Quote Link to comment
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