topic Re: gs_RESOL? in Libraries & objects

gs_RESOL?

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:01:17 GMT

What exactly does RESOL do or what is it? The GDL reference guide shows it on page 219 but doesn't give any details about it.

Also are their any other sources that would be good to refer to when I come across GDL commands that are not defined in the reference guide or AC's help menu?

Any assistance is appreciated.

Re: gs_RESOL?

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:15:57 GMT

Check on pages 152 - 154 of the GDL ref guide for the explanation of resol, radius and toler.

All control the smoothness of a cylindrical surface to reduce the number of polygons in a library part.

Re: gs_RESOL?

Erika Epstein — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:23:41 GMT

RESOL sets the resolution of curves in 360°. In other words how much a circle will be faceted.

RESOL " is away of controlling the resolution of curvature of curved surfaces such as spheres, cones and cylinders... " DNC

The default is 36
If you have a round railing section that means it will have 36 straight faceted sides simulating a circle in section. Lowering the resol reduces the amount of facets which can drastically reduce render times in both s/e and 3D views.

A resol of 4 gives a square section through the railing. Arguably at 1/8" or 1/4" scales for a small diameter, that might be a sufficient resol. At larger scales, like cutting through the railing for a detail, resol of 4 for a round section would not be acceptable, hence scale sensitivity settings.

Re: gs_RESOL?

Dwight — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:07:41 GMT

For GDL information and exercises:

GDL Cookbook

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/sbe/cookbook/CB_download/cookbook3download.html

Re: gs_RESOL?

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:29:57 GMT

Thanks for all the info and helpful tips. I really appreciate the examples from Erika. I'll also look into getting the GDL cookbook too.

Re: gs_RESOL?

Dwight — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:36:44 GMT

"Look into"???

Geez.

Download it for free.

Everyone!