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RailClone => RailClone Pro (*) => Topic started by: Tom on May 03, 2017, 01:38:47 PM

Title: Geometric Structures??
Post by: Tom on May 03, 2017, 01:38:47 PM

Hello I have been trying to create this geometric structure for dome and various shapes.

I have got this far :o:

(https://forum.itoosoft.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4489.0;attach=8326;image)

How can make railclone with the pattern across any space or sized building in a parametric way? 8)

Thanks,
Tom

Title: Re: Geometric Structures??
Post by: Michal Karmazín on May 05, 2017, 05:18:34 PM

Hi,

An easy solution to set-up, but not very precise, would be to use a Clipping area in combination with a Surface, but this way the vertical part needs to be treated separately and it doesn't connect well. Attaching a modified scene showing this approach.

Another possible way would be to use the work-flow described in this thread (https://forum.itoosoft.com/index.php?topic=3443.msg13397#msg13397), but it requires to map UV coordinates carefully. Attaching a sample scene with a quick UV layout, which should be tweaked to equalize deformations better. Hope that helps a bit.

Best regards,

Title: Re: Geometric Structures??
Post by: Tom on May 05, 2017, 05:37:26 PM

Hi Michal this is fantastic! thank you

I think in real life they actually build these in sections so this method will work perfect :)