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      wagurto
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      Hi, guys I am new to the forum. I hope someone can help me.
      I need to model this simple object (see attached picture) I tried different softwares an none of them give me an easy way.
      thanks.
      http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010078rb3.jpg

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        remus
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        Doesnt look too hard, i'll have a quick go at it and get back to you with a tutorial.

        http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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          solo
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          Hope this helps.

          shape.skp

          http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/6633/shapedj7.jpg

          http://www.solos-art.com

          If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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            remus
            last edited by

            Heres my attempt, youll need the bezier curve plugin: http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/EM/bezier.rb


            cancer trust style ribbon tut.skp

            http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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              wagurto
              last edited by

              Why I am getting a message that I am not authorize to view or download your files?

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                remus
                last edited by

                Is it mine or solos you cant download? i cant think of any reason why you shouldnt have the right permissions πŸ˜•

                http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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                  wagurto
                  last edited by

                  I can't download any of your attachments.

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                    wagurto
                    last edited by

                    Solo could you explain how did you di your solution?
                    thanks

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                      wagurto
                      last edited by

                      Remus thanks man, nice tutorial I have an aditional question. What's Fred06'? I didn't that su could us bezier splines.
                      Thanks

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                        remus
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                        fred06 is a ruby scripter extraordinaire whos made a rather useful plugin for giving thickness to curvy things, you can find it here: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=6708&hilit=+Plugin

                        http://remusrendering.wordpress.com/

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                          solo
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                          I just created a path then the shape, I used to extrude it along the path and then used FFD to distort it.

                          http://www.solos-art.com

                          If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                            wagurto
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                            Thanks SOLO. What's a FFD?

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