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Boat Hull

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Boat Hull

Boat Hull

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I am modeling a 120 foot boat and am new to Microstation. Can anyone give me some tips about the best way to do the curves in 3d? I have a 2d AutoCAD drawing of the boat and need to translate that into a 3d model. Please help!
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RE: Boat Hull

Go slow, the learning curve is high.

It's actually not that hard, but... You will use the Tools>Features>Extrude along a path among other things. If you have the lines drawings this will be a lot of fun.

Also, check the MicroStation Help for "smart solids."

RE: Boat Hull

Ive done this before using the plans from a Maratime Museum.
They plans were incredible for their age, and they provided a cross section. I plotted each cross section using a B-Spline Curve. Make sure you set your depths correctly (so that the curve remains 2d) and then set them a certain distance apart in the 3d environment (using the top view might be good), and then simply used the Construct Surface by Section tool (applying a smooting) and it came out great. Apply a wooden texture and away you go!

RE: Boat Hull

Ok my turn. I would take the sections and lay them out in 3D then you could skin solid.Tools>Surface Modeling, The Tool Bar Create Surface will show up. Then click on the first tool, Construct surface by section or network. This method would be perfect for hull design.
Regards,
Namdac

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