CompuServe Thread

Capping Polyline boundry

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#169414From: ClayMay 10, 1995 10:51 AM
How do I cap the top and bottom of an extruded polyline areas 3dsout from AutoCAD R13 to 3ds? Or how can I fix them once in 3ds?
#169521From: Brandon BartlettMay 10, 1995 9:41 PM
Hello, >>How do I cap the top and bottom of an extruded polyline areas 3dsout from AutoCAD R13 to 3ds? Or how can I fix them once in 3ds?<< If the AutoCAD polylines are closed, you can .dxf out each polyline and import them into 3DS's 2DShaper, then in the 3DLofter when you loft that polyline shape you can tell it to cap the ends. Thats a pretty simple way that works for us, hope it helps. Best Regards, Brandon DesignTec
#171235From: ClayMay 22, 1995 10:01 AM
Brandon, Thanks for the tip, . . . Scott
#169627From: Phillip L. MillerMay 11, 1995 1:21 PM
Closed Polylines are capped whe you transfer the data from AutoCAD to 3D Studio via DXF. AutoCAD's 3DSOUT procedure does not support capping (and does not give control of arc segmentation). – Phil
#171236From: ClayMay 22, 1995 10:01 AM
Phil, Sorry I took so long to get back to you! Thanks for the tip, It worked jut great! Scott
#171300From: Phillip L. MillerMay 22, 1995 3:04 PM
Glad it worked for ya! – Phil