SW Model - Crumpled up Paper

[MDGroup]

I am trying to come up with a way to model a crumpled up piece of paper to use in a rendering. Any suggestions?

SW probably isn't the best way to do this, but that is all I have to work with. So is there any way to make completely random shapes is SW (like clouds, popcorn, tissues, ...)

Thanks

 

[Enginerd9]

Um... I love SW for CAD work. But I've never heard of it being the ideal tool for what you want to do. It seems you're looking for something a bit more geared for graphic arts, surfacing, texturing, etc.

So, at the risk of angering the SW Gods, I would suggest you look into other packages like Rhino 3D, which you can get a demo download for free. Also free are some neat Open Source packages like Blender. You really could just do a search in your favorite internet engine for "Open Source CAD" or whatever. Actually, Wikipedia has a great page dedicated to cataloging a huge volume of packages, what they are used for, prices (if not Open Source), etc.

Just a friendly, generalized suggestion. Good luck!

 

[Eltron]

When I need to do something like this I use a decal. Also, the new Modo appearances in PV360 will let you adjust the bump mapping (texture).

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

Dan's Blog

 

[ctopher]

I do the same as Dan.
If for reason to have to model it, maybe use the freeform feature.

Chris, CSWA
SolidWorks 13
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[SBaugh]

Or the Deform Feature... that is what I used to create a wake in my Jitterbug rendering. -

http://scottjbaugh.com/Design_Portfolio/Desktop images/Jitterbug.jpg

Scott Baugh, CSWP
Berry Plastics
Cad Admin\Design Engineer
GEASWUG Greater Evansville Area SWUG Leader

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

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[JMirisola]

Two thoughts: How will you be using it in your rendering? Will it be background? If so, can you just insert a hi-res picture as said background?
Next, take a look at the intersect tool and surfacing. This may give you the look you're after with a bit of trial and error.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWE
My Blog

 

[rbpmc]

You could try a combination of surfaces taken off of " ramdomized " 3d sketches and thin solid extrudes with the flex feature. Flex is pretty big resource hog - but if you get what you want, then export and re-import as a parasolid. just a thought.