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#Measuring

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#119911From: Dale SykesAug 23, 1994 8:21 PM
In 3D StudioR3 how would you measure and opening say a window in a 3d house so that you could draw the window in the 2D shaper and then insert it in that opening so that there would not be any over-lapping edges. I used to drawing in AutoCad and find that very easy compared to 3D Studio. It seems as though this relatively simple operation is very complex in 3D Studio or have I missed something?
#119940From: Jim CliffordAug 23, 1994 10:32 PM
Dale, try this. Align a user view in the 3D Editor so you are looking squarely at the window. Next go to the Shaper and turn on your 3D Display and choose your window. This should give you a close representation for your object. If its not the right size, after lofting use the 2D Scale with the local axis icon turned in the 3D Editor.Hope this helps. JC