Fabric roof
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Hi there. I'm new to this board but have been using SU for a couple years and need some help. I want to create this fabric saddle shaped roof (or one similar) for a project I'm doing. http://www.intents.be/images/SAF_1_iso.jpg
http://www.intents.be/images/afb_Visualisatie.jpg
http://www.intents.be/default2.asp
I think the sandbox tool would be handy here, but I'm new to the tool and having difficulty. Any ideas how to do this?
Thanks!P: cnhuber
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Well, you can use the Sandbox tool (from contour) for this but the Soap skin and bubble plugin would be perfect for the job.
See example file in the WH:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=845184e0f7b4e664ee54c07b8cd08f5b -
Csaba, you beat me to it. I took the liberty of using your canopy as you did a better job than me.
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You might have a look at / try, http://www.tensile-structures.de/index.html
Mike
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Jon, I may have beaten you because I have not made the model perfect. Now this is nice!
Mike, thanks, I just forgot to insert the link.
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This is one of the best plugins for SU I know. I dont really get to use it much but when I do it always makes me
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Yeah... And all real time!
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mike, does it work on mac?
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Wow, thanks! This is just what I need. E Grin
P: cnhuber
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I've just downloaded soap, I knew about it but have never tried it. It looks great.
Thanks Mike.http://www.fabricarchitecture.com/products_fabric_architecture.htm
If you really want to build or specify a tensile canopy, the link is to a UK company that I've used, they will send out 3d dwgs but only if you are serious about purchasing.
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edson, yes, it works on a mac.
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Amazing.....thanks for the model.
How do you go about making the (edge) curves used to define the fabric?
My skin/fabric keeps violating the poles.
Thanks,
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Glenn,
I just drew arcs and rotated them a little bit to "bend down" on one end then just copied the whole thing onto the other end.
Add the poles separately.
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