2010-08-30 08:18 AM - last edited on 2023-05-25 05:05 PM by Rubia Torres
2010-08-30 09:40 AM
2010-08-30 12:42 PM
2010-08-30 02:08 PM
Markus wrote:what's SE? solid element operations? how?? I've considered this but can't see how it would possibly work
I think, with Meshtool and SE you can make your ramp.
2010-08-30 02:39 PM
2010-08-30 02:40 PM
2010-08-30 02:43 PM
adzik wrote:Nice work!
You can do it with Mesh and SEO. Here's how:
1. Create polylines that mark the contour of the ramp. Duplicate them and then create two separate meshes. The first part should end a little before the ramp crosses itself for the second time so you wouldn't get any errors about intersections etc.
2. Magic wand the two meshes inside the contours. This makes sure that you have a minimal number of points on the mesh.
3. Offset one of the polylines to create a centerline for the ramp.
4. Open the Element Information panel (Window/Palettes/Element Information).
5. Select the centerline and note its length from the EI panel.
6. Split the centerline into separate parts (Explode into current view) and then starting from either end of the ramp select one part of the exploded polyline and check its length from the EI panel. With a few simple math equations (think percentages) you should be able to get the needed amount of elevation for that specific point on the mesh.
7. Elevate the meshpoints according to your calculations. Rinse and repeat.
8. When done Elevate a copy of the meshes downward as much as needed and then SEO the meshes separately and place the operators on a hidden layer.
9. Voila!
Hope this helps
2010-08-30 05:38 PM
2010-08-30 06:45 PM
nimai2 wrote:Please don't ever start tearing your hair out over any of our software! If you're having any problems, just contact Encina directly - our customers will attest that we provide good support.
i have tried objective (much of my hair was pulled out trying to get it to do what i wanted) but my conclusion is that the 'regular profile' does not, will not and never has any intention of following a 'defined' path you give it... only the path that regular profile wants to follow.
2010-08-30 11:07 PM