Objects

[ceekym]

I think that's my problem... Question... Once you've made an object "editable," is there a way to make it "un-editable."

 

[ceekym]

custom shapes

How can I create a "custom shape" similar to the one attached... Which tool (or tools) should I use.

 

[frank beckmann]

Best way in my opinion: Béziers/Spline + Extrude Creator:

Cheers
Frank

 

[ceekym]

Thanks!... That will work.

 

[ceekym]

scaffolding

How's is the easiest way to create "scaffolding" similar to the object attached.

 

[frank beckmann]

When you can live with a one-whole-thing it´s pretty easy to achieve in 5 steps:

Cheers
Frank

 

[ceekym]

Wow!!!... I'm impressed!

Thanks

 

[ceekym]

With step 2... Where can I find the "preserve group" command?

 

[frank beckmann]

It´s a tool option:

Cheers
Frank

 

[Britt007]

I'm impressed to .. :icon_thumbup:

 

[ceekym]

Got it... Now how do I control the "thickness" of the cross members?

 

[frank beckmann]

Please check the properties of the "Shell-modifier".

Cheers
Frank

 

[ceekym]

Spiral staircase

Can anyone show me how's the best way to create a spiral staircase "wrapping around" a storage tanks (like the one attached)

 

[frank beckmann]

Study this:

Cheers
Frank

 

[gregvoth]

REply to posts

Thanks Frank. Helped me too. Frank, what animated gif software are you using?

 

[frank beckmann]

Thanks Frank. Helped me too.

At least one.

Frank, what animated gif software are you using?

I use GIMP for the export to GIF. Preparation is always Intaglio.

Cheers
Frank

 

[ceekym]

Staircase

OK Frank... You knew it was comin'
How do you put the "railing" on these stairs? (see attached)

 

[frank beckmann]

OK Frank... You knew it was comin'
How do you put the "railing" on these stairs? (see attached)

Yup - and the answer still remains the same as from yesterday:
http://www.cheetah3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8833
Just kidding.
If you stay "parametric" you´re a winner - see attached image. Adjust the properties and you´re fine.

And to your next upcoming question: Yes - the handrail support is part of the stair object, introduced via "import children".

Cheers
Frank

 

[ceekym]

Adjusting the height of an object

Without making any object "editable," is there a way to adjust the height of an object from its "base" rather than from the center of the object... In other words, when I enter the height of an object, the object will increase from the top and the bottom simultaneously. I need the object to go up from the bottom... Does that make sense?

 

[Britt007]

Move the axis of the object to the bottom of the object then scale up with the widget, I think that should do it ..