Need help in drawing patterns on walls

emadshoora · 15 Dec 2014, 21:46

**Hello ,,
i'm sorry if this is not the appropriate section for this post

I need help in drawing some patterns or openings on the walls like this picture
http://www.asergeev.com/p/xl-2011-930-23/doha_qatar_april-patterned_brise_soleil_metal_grid.jpg

I draw the pattern wish i want by auto cad, but how i can implement it on my buildings wall on sketch up ?

thank you **

d12dozr · 15 Dec 2014, 22:13

Hello Emad,

You can use Sketchup Pro or a DWG/DXF import plugin to bring your AutoCAD drawing into Sketchup. Then use MakeFaces or another plugin to create a surface you can push/pull. Stand the imported drawing up vertical, and push/pull to create thickness. Then you can use the Shapebender plugin to match the curvature of the wall.

pbacot · 15 Dec 2014, 22:41

Look at the possibility of using a transparent png texture as well. Would love to see what you come up with!

sarahjames · 30 Dec 2014, 07:21

@pbacot said:

Look at the possibility of using a transparent png texture as well. Would love to see what you come up with!

Pbacot gives you a good suggestion you may also try transparent PNG textures also.