Hi everyone,
I’m trying to model a series of vertical wooden slats (planks) with a consistent 3 mm gap between them, wrapping around an organic 3D form in Shapr3D.
What I want to achieve:
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Each plank should follow the surface curvature (so not just a simple cylindrical array)
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The spacing between planks must remain consistent (3 mm)
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The planks should stay “standing” (i.e., oriented consistently relative to the surface)
What I’ve tried so far:
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Sweep along projected curves → works for a single plank, but not scalable for many
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Pattern tools → don’t seem to follow complex curvature properly
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Offsetting curves on a double-curved surface → tricky and not very reliable
My question:
What is the best workflow in Shapr3D to create evenly spaced, repeated elements that follow an organic surface?
Is there a way to:
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Distribute profiles along a surface?
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Or generate multiple parallel curves directly on a body?
Any tips, workarounds, or example workflows would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!