Solid objects in Xray models
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I am want to show the location of sets of 10 dia x 3 mm rare earth magnets let into tops and bottoms of timber doors and frames. I would like the magnets to show up with coloured faces. Is this possible? I am getting too old to think how.
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So you want to show the magnets as solids and see them through the doors? You could use a transparent material on the doors if you want to do it in one image. Or you could make two images, one of the door and one of the magnets and then combine them in an image editor.
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@dave r said:
.... transparent material on the doors if you want to do it in one image. ...
Thanks Dave. I will try that as I want to do a little bit of animation and allow the Singhalese-speaking woodworker to orbit to see what's what. The french doors fold back 180 degs against fixed counterparts and their magnetics are attracted to different magnets in the frame head and cell in open and closed positions. If I had a working model I could show you!
Nice steam engine by the way ...
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@chrisglasier said:
...Nice steam engine by the way ...
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When you do get a model set up you can show it. I think I understand what it is you are wanting to show. a transparent material should work fine. You might just get away with a simple color with opacity set low or you could edit a wood grain image to make it somewhat transparent as I did with the jaws on this vise.
Ant thank you for the compliments on the steam engine, gentlemen.
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@dave r said:
When you do get a model set up you can show it.
I did try as you suggested but the magnets are just too small and the screen too big. Also the procedure to get the polarity correct is probably the most important aspect. (I thought of painting the positive side but they are uncontrollable and can only be separated by sliding I did not at first realise just how strong they are.). So I just did this to help explain on site.
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Can the magnets be set into the door a little farther and covered with a plug or a veneer of some sort?
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@dave r said:
Can the magnets be set into the door a little farther and covered with a plug or a veneer of some sort?
Yes I did think of that. What I have shown is the fallback position. I might be able to source black plastic discs. They will do it on site despite the fact they have a big workshop - such is the way around here in Sri Lanka. Will post a pic when (if it ever) it comes to fruition. Your advice always appreciated.
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I'll be interested to see the result. And you're quite welcome.
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Hi All
hmm, instead of doing all this via the SkUp Style- or Material Settings you could also export different content PNGs (always with the same scene camera!) and then combine them later on in Photoshop, Gimp etc. as desired or needed by the use of transparencies or lines for example. Might sound awkward at first, but works very simple and is very flexible.
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