Creating a Drape Surface

You can automatically create a rectangular, draped NURBS surface over an object, up to a specific Z plane value. This is useful for representing surfaces including curtains, tablecloths, product packaging, and (with Vectorworks Architect or Landmark) site models.

To create a drape surface:

1. Select one or more objects to be draped.

 

2. Select Model > 3D Power Pack > Create Drape Surface.

The Create Drape Surface dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Number of Points	Specifies the number of control points on the drape surface; the greater the number of points, the closer the drape surface is to the object
U Direction	Enter the number of points to create in the U direction; this number must be greater than 3
V Direction	Enter the number of points to create in the V direction; this number must be greater than 3
Plane Z Value	Specify the base level of the drape surface (how far down the bottom of the drape goes), which must be less than the highest Z coordinate of the object

3. Specify the desired parameters, and click OK to create the drape surface.

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