Hi guys,
So I'm trying to model a rope using projected curves but everytime I try it either gives me errors or it doesn't give me the shape I want it to be.
Here's some screenshots of what I'm trying to do, any suggestions for ways to work around this? Or having maybe some help with it would be great. Thanks!
Eddie,
I think you would be better off making the ropes using 3D sketches... I am not seeing easily how projected curves can solve your geometry problem. I assume that once you have hte red paths defined, you will use them to sweep a rope pattern or even just a solid boss? Check out 3D sketch - they are not super intuitive to learn, but with a real live application for creating them (incentive - your boss waiting for you to be done) you will learn them easily enough. Search for tutorials and videos for aid in learning to construct them.
-Nate
ps - cool model BTW - I like the diamond tread.
The red lines is actually drawn in using gimp to show what I'm trying to create. I'll give 3D sketches a go and see how it turns out. Thanks!
Eddie,
Can you post some details about what you've been trying? I just got a quick and dirty projected curve that looks about like what you are showing to work (I was a bit surprised actually).
The red lines I drew out using GIMP is suppose to be a rope. I was having a ton of trouble getting the projected curves to turn out the way I wanted it to (I tried top plane and right plane projection but it just wouldn't turn out the way I wanted it to.)
Hi,
You can create projected curve by using dimensions in the below views,
By using this views, I have created projected curve and I have attached with it. Kindly refer it. It may helpful.
Regards,
Yuvaraj
Thanks i'll give that a go too
You won't be able to make each side with a single projected curve, you'd need to do it the way Yuvaraj did, by breaking it in to two curves. If you wanted it all to be one continuous rope that curves to wrap around they eye bolts and clevis', then you'd probably be better off using a 3D sketch and sweep as Nathan suggested.
Eddie,
I think you would be better off making the ropes using 3D sketches... I am not seeing easily how projected curves can solve your geometry problem. I assume that once you have hte red paths defined, you will use them to sweep a rope pattern or even just a solid boss? Check out 3D sketch - they are not super intuitive to learn, but with a real live application for creating them (incentive - your boss waiting for you to be done) you will learn them easily enough. Search for tutorials and videos for aid in learning to construct them.
-Nate
ps - cool model BTW - I like the diamond tread.