Undulated/wavy shapes for valances
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Hello everybody,
So far to obtain wavy valances for awnings I must go through an endless repetition of the Arc command.
I've tried saving a valance as a component but since shapes and dimensions change with each face and awning it is not practical.
Can anyone advise about how to obtain such shapes by using a more functional and less time-consuming method??
Thanks
Mario -
SuperMario,
Welcome to Sketchucation Forums.
Your problem sounds like a perfect use for a Dynamic Component. But I see you are using SketchUp 6, so that isn't an option for you.
Your comments indicate you are not fully using the power of the Move ( ) tool. You should be able to create one complete "cycle" of the curve, and then use the Move tool to copy it any number of times.
This page has information on using the Move tool to create arrays:
http://sketchup.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=94867
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Thanks a lot Jim, you'll have understood that I am a beginner with Sketchup. Have already tried your suggestion and solved the problem.
I understand that Dynamic Component is supplied with the more professional Sketchup version and would make things easier.
An incentive to purchase in the next future I hope.
Bye
Mario
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