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attaching lines... is it possible?
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Hi,
After attaching the splines (vertex to vertex) apply a CrossSection to your first spline. It's another way to get a lofting (you do not need to set a path). Then Apply a Surface (see drop down list).
Greetz. José.
After attaching the splines (vertex to vertex) apply a CrossSection to your first spline. It's another way to get a lofting (you do not need to set a path). Then Apply a Surface (see drop down list).
Greetz. José.
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If all you need is a cylindrical section, use Display Mesh with a suitable diameter and number of sides. You'll need to add an Edit Mesh modifier to the object's stack before it will export to FS - or convert to editable mesh or poly.
If you want to build a loft using different cross-sections along the Path, you need to look at Path Parameters. You can have umpteen different cross-sections with smooth or abrupt transitions. There's a video tutorial over at FSAlpha which shows the technique - I just wouldn't use it to build a nosecone, that's all.
If you're using José's Cross-Section & Surface method, reduce the Threshold in the Parameters for the Surface modifier to nearly or fully zero or you'll probably not see all you want of a usable mesh.
Hope this helps!
If you want to build a loft using different cross-sections along the Path, you need to look at Path Parameters. You can have umpteen different cross-sections with smooth or abrupt transitions. There's a video tutorial over at FSAlpha which shows the technique - I just wouldn't use it to build a nosecone, that's all.
If you're using José's Cross-Section & Surface method, reduce the Threshold in the Parameters for the Surface modifier to nearly or fully zero or you'll probably not see all you want of a usable mesh.
Hope this helps!
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