Cutting (metal) extrusions
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What, please, is the best way to "cut" a metal extrusion like this at say 60 degs?
Thanks
Chris
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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.
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Bootiful thanks Chris
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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Regards
Howard L'
- it can get quite fiddly and tedious - especially if you've got lots of steel memnbers to do.
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