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    • mitcorbM Offline
      mitcorb
      last edited by

      @utiler:
      I used Curviloft by activating the "tent" icon.

      I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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      • utilerU Offline
        utiler
        last edited by

        So this is where it ended up at but still not convinced its the best result.

        Shade_Curviloft01.png

        Shade_Hidden.png

        Shade_Hidden01.png

        purpose/expression/purpose/....

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        • jeff hammondJ Offline
          jeff hammond
          last edited by

          hmm.. i'm not entirely sure what shape you're trying to get.. this latest version is different than the one you first described (or more likely- i misinterpreted before)

          is this what you want? if so, it's easier to draw than the other one i showed.. i'll tell you how to do it if it's the right shape πŸ˜‰

          tent2_v6.skp

          tent2.jpg

          dotdotdot

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          • utilerU Offline
            utiler
            last edited by

            I don't mind that, Jeff? πŸ‘
            Please tell me more....

            purpose/expression/purpose/....

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            • Rich O BrienR Offline
              Rich O Brien Moderator
              last edited by

              You could use Vertex Tools or even the Smoove tool

              Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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              • fredo6F Offline
                fredo6
                last edited by

                If you do not have to respect strict profiles, you could give a try to

                1. Curviloft - Loft by Spline (with Bezier method 2 and play with the tension)

                Curviloft Tent.gif

                1. TopoShaper, based on the square and ellipse

                TopoShaper Tent.gif

                In either case, you can refine and smooth better with the thomthom's Vertex Tools

                Fredo

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                • jeff hammondJ Offline
                  jeff hammond
                  last edited by

                  @utiler said:

                  I don't mind that, Jeff? πŸ‘
                  Please tell me more....

                  Fredo just showed the way i did it πŸ˜„

                  Loft by spline, bezier method 2, tension controls.

                  dotdotdot

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                  • fredo6F Offline
                    fredo6
                    last edited by

                    @jeff hammond said:

                    Loft by spline, bezier method 2, tension controls.

                    Jeff, I should have though about that. Actually, you are probably the one who knows the most about Curviloft, more than I do (I really need to go back to this plugin and refresh it).

                    @utiler: if you have a profile imposed, it may be better to use Curviloft - Loft along path, as shown in the video.

                    Curviloft Path tent.gif

                    Note that you must disable the "simplify" option, because it creates an artefact

                    Fredo

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                    • utilerU Offline
                      utiler
                      last edited by

                      @rich o brien said:

                      You could use Vertex Tools or even the Smoove tool

                      Never tried Vertex tools, Rich. Might have to give it a go.' πŸ‘

                      purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                      • utilerU Offline
                        utiler
                        last edited by

                        Fredo / Jeff, that looks like it should turn out!!!!! πŸŽ‰

                        I wish I knew how to use curviloft to its fullest; Fredo I can't recall seeing a 'how to' document like you have for your other tools....?

                        This little excessive has certainly opened up some possibilities for different outcomes.

                        Thanks so much to all of you, really appreciate your guidance. πŸ‘

                        purpose/expression/purpose/....

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