Cutting (metal) extrusions

[chrisglasier]

What, please, is the best way to "cut" a metal extrusion like this at say 60 degs?

Thanks

Chris

[remus]

Draw a rectangle, your 'cutting tool' if you will. Rotate it 60 degrees, move it to where you want the cut. Select the rectangle and the extrusion, right click->intersect->with selection, then delete the stuff you dont need.

[chrisglasier]

Bootiful thanks Chris

[pilou]

try also Zorro2 by Whaat
Sorry I don't remember The Cap Holes plug creator name and where to find it!
Very useful when you have some holes!

[chrisglasier]

Thanks to you and Whaat!

If you are interested I'm making the structure for the roof intersection here (WIP)

My problem is that in Thailand they use C section steel roof members, which makes the cuts "somewhaat" challenging for an old newbie like me.

Toodle pip!

Chris

[Howard leslie]

Chris,
I can highly reccomend that you purchase a copy of BoolTools.
http://www.smustard.com/script/BoolTools
Take a look at movie file.
In your case use in Difference Mode.
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This will save you lots of messing about with intersecting and deleting.
Although its possible this way,

• it can get quite fiddly and tedious - especially if you've got lots of steel memnbers to do.
  ......
  In your case you would draw a triangular solid block (the hole in your roof).
  Use this block to trim off the protruding steel members that are visible and unwanted.
  2-3 minutes max for the whole lot.
  .......
  Regards
  Howard L'

[chrisglasier]

@unknownuser said:

... 2-3 minutes max for the whole lot ...

Thanks Howard - very considerate

Chris