http://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ This is an XML content feed of; CAD Forum discussion (EN) : CAD - general : techniques for drawing 3d split washers Sat, 18 May 2013 13:41:36 +0000 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:16:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8220 http://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ http://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8220&PID=21165&title=techniques-for-drawing-3d-split-washers#21165 Author: John Connor
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Posted: 10.Aug.2012 at 12:16

A 3Dpolyline won't work because you can't have arcs.

I visited CADTutor and found what I was referring to but it turned out to be done in 2D and not 3D.  Sorry about that.


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Posted: 10.Aug.2012 at 00:55

Hi John,

thanks for the reply. yeah, my initial thought was a sweep along a 3dpoly path, if that's even permitted. sounds easy enough, but those are the ones that get me into the most trouble.

 i took a quick look at the site you recommended, couldn't find it.

i downloaded a 3d model that was close enough for my immediate needs, but i will re-visit this, since it will go nicely with some of my other mechanical routines i have written.
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Posted: 10.Aug.2012 at 00:23

I'm pretty sure someone over at CADTutor solved this problem.

Isn't a split washer pretty much a helix with the profile of the washer extruded or swept along its path?
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Posted: 09.Aug.2012 at 23:11

good day,

i'm hoping that someone has some tips for drawing 3d split washers. i did search engine searches and came up empty. hoping that someone has a lisp or visual basic for applications solution that they can share. TIA
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