Cast Iron Lacework

[Anonymous]

Hi there! Just wondering how do other users model cast iron lacework - e.g. as the trim under a single fronted Victorian house front verandah?

I'm working on a renovation project and need to show it at the front of the existing part of the house, but have searched and search for an object or something to make life easier on the modelling side of things....any ideas?

[David Maudlin]

Metroworks:

You could use the Morph Tool to trace a drawing or photo of the lacework. If you post a screen shot of what you are trying to model, there may be other solutions suggested.

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David

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the suggestion - and I've attached a picture.
I'll try and find something traceable. I really only need the "impression" of the lacework, so could modify it a bit to simplify I guess.

[Barry Kelly]

Metroworks wrote:
and I've attached a picture.

Picture didn't attach.

Barry.

[Anonymous]

I have found that the best workaround is to model the lacework in SketchUp and then import it into ArchiCad. It's actually quite a quick process.

[Anonymous]

You can use TrussMaker.....menu Design\Design Extras\TrussMaker

[Anonymous]

I would be considering the impact of such a complex object on overall file size and manageability.

Also depends on whether you need to have it show in 3d window only or on sections/elevations.

If only in 3d window, I would look at creating a surface for this item with photo as texture (use photo format with alpha channel where the 'voids' can be transparent) and scaled to required size. Then, place a suitable element (wall, beam etc.) with created surface on appropriate face(s).

Then, in section/elevation, place photo as a figure where required and scale to suit.

Otherwise, create one module of lacework with slab, copy as required, convert to morphs, combine and 3d rotate to suit. However, would try and reduce complexity as much as possible for required use.