Molding Profiles

technochitlin

I know I'm really late to this party, but here goes. When I try to use these profiles in SU8 my Push/Pull tool has a red circle and bar telling me I 'can't do that'. What am I missing?

Jim

Gaieus

Hi Jim,

It can mean two things (basically):

your profile is inside a group/component. Note that you cannot use the PP tool in this case: you will need to enter the group's editing context (double click) to access the face
your profile is a curved surface with softened edges. See if there is any hidden geometry showing if you turn them on under View menu
There are other occasions, too, i none of the above apply, please, attach an example file.

Dave R

Jim, in the case of these molding profiles, Csaba's first statement is the one that applies. You must open the group (the molding profiles are all groups at least in the Astragal's file) for editing before you can modify it. It's kind of silly that they are groups. If they were components they could be more easily saved for later use

technochitlin

So Simple! Thanks a lot! I never expected such a swift, concise reply. My Sketchucation continues...

Box

When I use these profiles I tend to open the group and copy the profile then close the group and paste the profile to where I want it.
This leaves the original undisturbed, and the profile free to push pull etc.

Dave R

I think it would be smart to convert the groups to components and save them as a component library. Then you can quickly get the profile you need from the Components browser and not have to go through the hassle of opening the whole bloody file. A lot of them could do with some simplification, too

technochitlin

Thanks to all that replied- this has opened a whole slew of possibilities for me. I think, though, for the present anyway I'll just convert them to components as I use them. That's a lot of profiles- unless there's a batch convertor somewhere? If there is I'd be happy to do it and upload the results.

Jim

gata

The profile links are broken in the first post. Do you need the files? I have copies.

ANDREY

gata, could you give files?

onzki

Oh no..am I too late? Can't download.. server is not working Can anyone share again? Thanks!

Dave R

@onzki said:

Oh no..am I too late? Can't download.. server is not working Can anyone share again? Thanks!

Did you look at the 3D Warehouse? They are all available there. Esteemed SCF member JPalm uploaded them there.

Bednarz1

Hey Ron
I cannot download your profiles for some reason. any ideas?

Dave R

@bednarz1 said:

any ideas?

See my post immediately before yours.