Hi Everyone, I am Emmanuel Katto. My query is -
What are some advanced modeling techniques you’ve found particularly effective in Shapr3D when creating complex geometries? How do you approach tasks like lofting or creating organic shapes using the tools available?
Looking forward to your responses.
Regards,
Emmanuel Katto
I often use a 2D vector program like Corel Draw to create complex shapes to extrude or loft, text on curves, modified fonts etc. as DXFs.
For some surfaces you can project lines or shapes onto the surface of an extrusion and use them to push or pull points on the face of the extrusion to achieve some organic-like affects like dimples, humps or creases if you will. You might look in “Share your creations” to see what others have done and inquire there.
To see what Shapr could do, I made a vase using a morphed star shape imported from Corel and then lofted it into a twisted vase, then I projected ovals onto the side surfaces and then pushed and pulled them to make a unique texture on the sides. I got perfect, unintended ghosting affect from the ovals during printing process. Thinking outside the box is key.
I used to do a lot of vector work with Corel. I am comfortable with the drawing tools and find Shapr’s spline and line tools primitive in comparison. Any good vector program that can export DFX will work.