Creating a drape surface
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Command |
Path |
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Create Drape Surface |
Model > 3D Power Pack |
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:
Select one or more objects to be draped.
Select the command.
The Create Drape Surface dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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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 |
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U Direction |
Enter the number of points to create in the U direction; this number must be greater than 3 |
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V Direction |
Enter the number of points to create in the V direction; this number must be greater than 3 |
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Plane Z Value |
Specify the base level of the drape surface (how far down the bottom of the drape goes), which must be lower than the highest Z coordinate of the object |
