Drape tool Horizontal ?

[dtrarch]

A drape tool idea.

Tom of TDesk posted a quick way to create 3d shapes from vector elevations.
Thx again for all your good stuff Tom.

I have used the drape tool to create 2d plans and profiles from 3d floor plans and elevations etc by rotating the objects to vertical using the tool.
Rotate back to finish the model as I originate design in SU not in my cad application.

A little messy, but does work and the 2d will slice completely through a 3d object too using Tom's method.

(for 2d export this is quick and non-destructive of the 3d model as well)

A simple ruby that could fool SU so that the drape would work horizontally
(or at selected angle in 3d space ?)would be a really useful tool.
Just changing the axis did not work either.

Not my skill level to try, but is this possible ?

dtr

[CadFather]

'Projections' by didier can do that (results can occasionally differ from drape)
it's called extrude selected lines along vector - give it a go it's great

[dtrarch]

Thx TF for the heads up.

I was aware of the project set from Didier.
They fail to create face from circle and do not slice through
the 3d object like the drape tool does.
As you said the results can be a little unpredictable.

Good of you to give a shot to help.

A rotated drape may not be possible but sure would be nice to have.

dtr