Curved Segment using GDL Primitive Elements

[Nader Belal]

Hi everyone,

Can someone explain me how to create curved arcs and surfaces using VERT, VERT{2}, TEVE, EDGE, & PGON ??

I tried searching for an example to follow, but I couldn't find any.

[runxel]

I don't think that is possible.

How do you got the idea it could be done? With those commands you basically model single polygons. And polygons can never be bend...

[Nader Belal]

Well I just have found out how ... you can, but it a time consuming process 

[Nader Belal]

Just give me a shout for tomorrow or after tomorrow and I will give you the steps to do it

[SenecaDesignLLC]

Curious as to why you would want to use the primitives?

[Nader Belal]

Because sometimes, and depending of the elements' complexity/resource usage, it can be more cost effective to just model the desired element using Primitives.

In my actual case, since GDL lacks morphing or mapping (don't know the correct term) a regular cubic model to a similar curvilinear shape, and scripting that will be more be more time consuming with lower quality result.

That besides, the god damned standard GDL manual doesn't have an example for that.

[SenecaDesignLLC]

Curious, what are you modeling?

[Nader Belal]

Curved cabinet door panel

[SenecaDesignLLC]

I just use tubes and map the surface around the segments I guess I felt like primitives would be more work.

[Nader Belal]

Usually I would do that, but the overhead is unacceptable