From: fcwilt
Hi,
See attached.
One of these objects has a hexagon line just sitting on top - just to show it is a hex drive machine screw.
The other has a hexagon face - which is even better because I can apply a different color making the hex region stand out.
I made both of these but I have no idea how I created the version with the hexagon face.
How could I have done it? I would like to be able to do it again.
Thanks.
Frederick
Attachments:
Line versus Face Question.3dm
From: Frenchy Pilou (PILOU)
I don't yet seen your file but seems there is Curve / Polys then Extrude! ;)
Ok I have seen it! :)
So a workaround possible!)
Draw a Cylinder
Copy Circumference
Move it and resize with the Edit Frame by Center
Loft with cap
Curve / Poly at the center
From: Michael Gibson
Hi Frederick,
> The other has a hexagon face - which is even better because I can apply a
> different color making the hex region stand out.
>
> I made both of these but I have no idea how I created the version with the hexagon face.
You can use the Edit > Trim command for that.
In your file "Line versus Face Question.3dm", select the top face of the shorter bolt, run
Edit >Trim, select the hexagon as the cutting object. Check the "Keep all joined" checkbox
and push "Done".
Note that the hexagon is floating a little bit above the top face.
When you select an entire solid as the object to trim, if the cutting object is on one of the
faces it will cut just that face. If it is floating above the solid and not on a face then it will
get projected onto all faces of the solid.
So to avoid projection in your case here either select the top face as the object to trim, or
move the hexagon curve down so it is on the top face and then you could select either
the whole solid or the top face as the object to trim.
- Michael
From: Frenchy Pilou (PILOU)
Damned i have forgotten to click to the face! :(
From: fcwilt
Hi,
Thank you so much.
It works just as you described.
Your knowledge of MoI is impressive - maybe the company should hire you!
Frederick
