Tricky Twist

JicJac · 21 Jan 2011, 16:13

I'm a noob, so if I have posted this in the wrong section or stepped on my toes in some other way, I apologize in advance of the flames.

That said, I've been asked to create this object in SketchUp....

Is this possible?

If it's a big deal or a complex solution, I can merely draw in in 2D (Corel Designer X5), faking the twist.

Thanks,

JJ

Jim · 21 Jan 2011, 16:39

Hi JicJac, here's one way...

twisty.skp

Rich O Brien · 21 Jan 2011, 16:45

What's in the bottom right corner Jim?

Nice tutorial too

JicJac · 21 Jan 2011, 16:48

Jim,

Thanks, that's one way to skin a cat.

After I posted the challenge, I was thinking there might be a plugin for such things.

Thanks again,

JJ

solo · 21 Jan 2011, 17:26

Fredoscale, pretty simple to use.

JicJac · 21 Jan 2011, 17:43

@solo said:

Fredoscale, pretty simple to use.

Wow!

*checks out Fredoscale....

*begins plugin download

From a quick glance at your presentation (graphic), it looks like Fredoscale uses the concept presented by Jim and automates it (the step-by-step process).

I believe you have offered the ultimate solution.

My hat is off,

JJ

ely862me · 21 Jan 2011, 18:31

Hmm..didn't even knew that Fredo's scale has that ability..

Anyway,the transition between the twist and the straight bar it's a bit odd.

With a bit more work u can achieve this result.With some arcs and Curviloft it came out pretty well.

JicJac · 21 Jan 2011, 18:53

@ely862me said:

Hmm..didn't even knew that Fredo's scale has that ability..

Anyway,the transition between the twist and the straight bar it's a bit odd.

With a bit more work u can achieve this result.With some arcs and Curviloft it came out pretty well.

Amazing. Perfecto. It's a lot for me (noob/novice) to grasp. Now I have two plugins to learn. Will the learning never end?

Thank to all,

JJ

ely862me · 21 Jan 2011, 19:16

Learning never ends.

Twisted metall stripe by EliseiDesign.skp

JicJac · 21 Jan 2011, 19:31

@ely862me said:

Learning never ends.

Ah! Very clever. This looks like the type of solution I would come up with during my trial and error process. I understand (thanks to the great instructional presentation you prepared) the concept. When I have time, I'll give this a solution a try and let you know how it goes.

JJ

Humpmetwice · 21 Jan 2011, 20:03

Here is my attempt I tried the same technique as Solo but looks like his came out a lot better!
I was wondering Solo did you twist it all at once or did you do it in segments because I tried doing it all at once and didn't look right.

Tricky Twist.skp

JicJac · 21 Jan 2011, 20:11

Are the plugins exclusive to MAC? ~ I'm running a PC.

I "think" I followed the instructions.....

but I get this error message:

Error Loading File ZLoader__
no such file to load -- LibFredo6.rb
Error Loading File ZLoader__FredoScale.rb
no such file to load -- LibFredo6.rb

It looks to me like a "Lib" file is needed?

I don't expect anyone to spend their time and talent troubleshooting for me. I suppose there is another forum section for these matters. But if I can help someone else down the line by pointing out a problem I'm experiencing, it's a good thing.

JJ

BTW, Thanks humpmetwice for your elegant contribution. I think this was a fun exercise for all.

jeff hammond · 21 Jan 2011, 20:28

@jicjac said:

Are the plugins exclusive to MAC?

ha.. no. that almost never happens.

you're missing the libFredo files.. get them here:

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=17947

JicJac · 21 Jan 2011, 21:03

@unknownuser said:

@jicjac said:

Are the plugins exclusive to MAC?

ha.. no. that almost never happens.

you're missing the libFredo files.. get them here:

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=17947

Woot! Thanks Jeff. I have the Scale and Round Corner plugins now working.

I'll get the hang of it yet.

Thanks for helping me solve this issue,

JJ

fuzzion · 22 Jan 2011, 05:07

Industrial design without Fredoscale is like trying to ride a bike
without the wheels

Arc · 22 Jan 2011, 09:42

You can use Curviloft plugin make this directly.

jarynzlesa · 22 Jan 2011, 11:58

Nice work boys .
One question. Is any chance to make a radius on the edges?

fuzzion · 22 Jan 2011, 15:04

@jarynzlesa said:

Nice work boys .
One question. Is any chance to make a radius on the edges?

If you mean something like a rounded edge,chamber etc......use round corner plugin. You could also use the follow me
tool but get ready to kick a dustbin whilst banging your head against a wall

ely862me · 22 Jan 2011, 18:15

@arc said:

You can use Curviloft plugin make this directly.

well done ..very nice .. very fast
Learning never ends!!

JicJac · 22 Jan 2011, 18:41

@fuzzion said:

Industrial design without Fredoscale is like trying to ride a bike
without the wheels

Fuzzion,

I believe ShetchUp is currently primarily used for architectural projects. I can certainly see where it's a big plus for industrial designers. The styles must come in real handy for you. There are probably 100 architects for every 1 industrial designers. I am a technical illustrator specializing in patent drawings . I only use SketchUp in about 2% of my projects. I expect it to climb to around 6-8%. I also use other products such as Corel Designer X5, QuadriSpace, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, etc. The more "mechanical" features (plugins and functions) available in SketchUp, the more illustrators and industrial designers will be attracted. These opinions (and knee-jerk statistics) are my own guestimations.

JJ