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norbertsf  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, February 2, 2010 12:19:49 PM(UTC)
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Ok,
So I need to model the attached image. Is Shark/ViaCAD even the right tool to model this? Is it going to be like using a dull butter knife to peel an apple (it can be done, but it easier with a sharp knife!)
Should I be looking at another CAd/3D package?

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norbertsf  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 2, 2010 9:48:37 PM(UTC)
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WIP
Let's see if I keep all my hair... (and don't pull it out trying to build this!)

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la mouche  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, February 3, 2010 2:43:09 AM(UTC)
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I advise you to use a polyedric modeler to create organic models.

Cinema4D
Hexagon
Modo
Cheetah
Blender
ZBrush
Carrara
Lightwave
XSI

here a link to a forum:
http://forums.polyloop.net/

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norbertsf  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, February 3, 2010 8:28:40 AM(UTC)
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Right, but will I be able to import something that complex and make a solid from it.....that is the question....?
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la mouche  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, February 3, 2010 9:51:09 AM(UTC)
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Hello,

No problem to convert the mesh into a solid.

Warning!
1 - if the mesh is heavy ==> composed of many facets, the conversion amount will be very long.


2 - check that the mesh has no holes.

see my demo:

http://screencast.com/t/YjU3MzY3NDk

and demo with V.7 ===> fantastic with gripper tool

http://screencast.com/t/MTBiZWRjMGY

[COLOR="Red"]Tim?[/COLOR]

it would be impressive if you could add in the future, polyedrics tools as: smoothing algorithm :eek:

my camel have .... just ... accident:p

Cordialy

Antoine
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norbertsf  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, February 3, 2010 2:47:32 PM(UTC)
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Antoine,

I gave it a go in Shark last night, but as you suggested, I am building in C4d and will import into Shark ( a small test 1st!). I just don't have enough control in Shark (or expertise).

Thanks for your examples!


Norbert
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