https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114609#M24529 I think that the simplest solution might be to use solid element operations to cut the mesh to shape.<BR /> <BR /> If you intersect it with a slab, then the slab has its own 2D outline. You could use that instead of the mesh outline for the plan view.<BR /> <BR /> If the slab and the mesh are placed in separate layers, you can show the <I></I><S><I><I></I></I></S>mesh only<E></E> for 3D and the <I></I><S><I><I></I></I></S>slab only<E></E> for the plan view. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:27:40 GMT Anonymous 2009-04-09T03:27:40Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114606#M24526 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>Can you only use this object for rectangular shapes? I have an L-shaped surface I am trying to model but when I reposition the control points it goes all crazy. I was hoping there is an better way than subtracting out the corner. Thanks!</T></DIV> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:32:45 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114606#M24526 Anonymous 2009-04-08T20:32:45Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114607#M24527 Could you use solid element operations, or group operations (if this is a scripted mesh)? Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:46:44 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114607#M24527 Anonymous 2009-04-09T02:46:44Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114608#M24528 the problem with the solid element operations is that it leaves the original outline of the mesh on the plan. Is group operations similar to solid ops, just with a group? the mesh is just the 3d mesh from the depository someone pointed me to for doing complex curves and stuff Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:17:19 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114608#M24528 Anonymous 2009-04-09T03:17:19Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114609#M24529 I think that the simplest solution might be to use solid element operations to cut the mesh to shape.<BR /> <BR /> If you intersect it with a slab, then the slab has its own 2D outline. You could use that instead of the mesh outline for the plan view.<BR /> <BR /> If the slab and the mesh are placed in separate layers, you can show the <I></I><S><I><I></I></I></S>mesh only<E></E> for 3D and the <I></I><S><I><I></I></I></S>slab only<E></E> for the plan view. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:27:40 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114609#M24529 Anonymous 2009-04-09T03:27:40Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114610#M24530 can you describe the shape better? Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:46:55 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Libraries-objects/mesh-3d-v2-object-shape-question/m-p/114610#M24530 Dwight 2009-04-09T03:46:55Z