Surface Thicken problem?
Surface Thicken problem?
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I have created a spline and revolved it around an axis to create a "cup like surface". Im trying to thicken it to create a solid and i get a rebuild error "Face which failed check".
Any help on this one?
Thanks
Any help on this one?
Thanks






RE: Surface Thicken problem?
RE: Surface Thicken problem?
Jeff Mowry
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RE: Surface Thicken problem?
RE: Surface Thicken problem?
Picture two lines intersecting at a right angle, with a radius of X connecting them. Now offset this whole mess toward the center of the radius a distance of X+1. What happens to the radius? I imagine you have the same condition with your spline. A quick check would be to go into the sketch of your revolved surface and try to offset the spline by the same amount/same direction as your thicken. See anything goofy?
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Thanks for the help!
Adam
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RE: Surface Thicken problem?
Thanks for the help.
RE: Surface Thicken problem?
Splines are not directly related to Surfacing. Sketches are what you use to create surfaces, just as you do with Solids.
Try making something easy like a 6 sided box in nothing but surfaces. I think that is a basic, function of Surfaces and the understanding of how and what you must do to make a surfaces into solids.
Most people are aware of my Bionicle I made 4 years ago, but its still impressive today. Most of the complex areas especially the mask were done with surfacing. That project was what I chose to learn how to use surfaces. I completed it in about 3 months. I was doing it between calls, but it was also a learning experience. I love using surfaces now... they make complex areas that you can't do in solids so much easier.
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