Whenever I use Gmax's loft tool, only the backfaces will draw on the resulting shape. ??? Why is this?
At Radical - I can't picture what you're question is in my mind. ()what()
I call this FUN with the LOFT TOOL.
I drew a circle 20 meters radius. Then found an interesting shape (an Omega). I went to the create tab, selected geometry, then used the pull down menu to select 'compound objects'. Then selected loft. Then picked the circle and called it 'get path' ... I then selected the omega shape and clicked 'get shape'
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Results:
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Obviously a good texture helps. High Tech Industry anyone?? It took me 5 minutes whereas it would have taken forever modeling each section, brace, etc. . .
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Quote from: jmyers2043 on September 01, 2009, 07:23:51 PM
At Radical - I can't picture what you're question is in my mind. ()what()
When I lofted a shape, only the interior faces would draw. This made for a rather odd-looking model. I have a workaround, but I still am curious why it is doing this in the first place.
QuoteI drew a circle 20 meters radius. Then found an interesting shape (an Omega). I went to the create tab, selected geometry, then used the pull down menu to select 'compound objects'. Then selected loft. Then picked the circle and called it 'get path' ... I then selected the omega shape and clicked 'get shape' Obviously a good texture helps. High Tech Industry anyone?? It took me 5 minutes whereas it would have taken forever modeling each section, brace, etc. . .
Oh, you have given me some excellent ideas.
Could you post a picture of it ?
It's highly possible the cross section shape was oriented incorrectly causing mesh problems on corners, so when it changes direction it crosses over itself.
Quote from: callagrafx on September 02, 2009, 02:39:01 AM
It's highly possible the cross section shape was oriented incorrectly causing mesh problems on corners, so when it changes direction it crosses over itself.
You are probably right.