Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
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ok, so i have two curved profiles that I'd like to loft together to make what i can only describe as a chunk of a football in the end. I have a JPEG of the two profiles and the guide profiles on the existing part below.

I am getting errors saying "all profiles must be closed", "all profiles must be open", and something to the tune of profiles will be self-intersecting...
Any help you can give me on a command to achieve this would be awesome. All suggestions are welcomed. Thanks.

I am getting errors saying "all profiles must be closed", "all profiles must be open", and something to the tune of profiles will be self-intersecting...
Any help you can give me on a command to achieve this would be awesome. All suggestions are welcomed. Thanks.






RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
http://screencast.com/t/TIvsPPOaEB
The other geometry should also be on a separate sketch.
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
Try this one; http://screencast.com/t/xaf9Da2yq0B
You don't actually need to use the Pierce (in this case) but it does help make it more stable.
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
If you hang around here long enough you'll realize that:
A) CBL doesn't really care about your problem, he's just fishing for stars. (I'm guilty of feeding his habit from time to time)
B) CBL needs more to do.
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
A star for you for making me laugh on a Friday morning. Oh my god..........that was a funny comment about fishing.
Colin
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RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
Check thread1010-202142: Things you wish you could say to your work colleagues. for more...
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
I'm in the same boat as far as workload. I'm juggling at least 5 programs just to keep the customers happy. That's why I haven't been around so much lately. I decided this morning I'm drinking coffee and talking with my homies on eng-tips. Love the link, and thanks. Number 11 was my favorite.
11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.
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Colin Fitzpatrick
Mechanical Design Engineer
Solidworks 2007 SP 4.0
Dell 390 XP Pro SP 2
Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
A picture is worth a thousand words. I find it easier to draw an explanation rather than describe it in words.
dgowans ... Thanks for feeding the addiction.
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
On to the next 5 or so part now, lol.
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
I was on top for a few years... oh well everything has to stop some time.
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RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
RE: Trying to do complex lofted surface/solid...
The image above probably took as long to create as it would have to type a detailed reply. I rarely get the chance to play with surfaces, lofts and sweeps, so it's good practice for me too.
I used to enjoy real fishing as a kid. I don't have the time now. I guess the stars will have to suffice. Now if I could only find a store where I could redeem them for something.