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I have been using T/C 14 pro for doing 3D drawings for rapid prototype
work and am attempting to solve a problem. I can easily draw and copy
3D rivets on a flat 3Dsurface and a 3D circular surface, but I am
looking for a simple method of placing rivets evenly around a 3D
eliptical surface, and also around a variable surface such as the 3D
apron around the dome of an old oil tank.

If this isn't possible using Version 14, I am prepared to purchace
version 15 if that program will allow me to do this in a much easier
way that individually placing each rivet one by one.

Any help would be appreciated. I can supply a Photo that may explain it
grapically.




Mon May 12, 2008 7:33 am

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I have been using T/C 14 pro for doing 3D drawings for rapid prototype work and am attempting to solve a problem. I can easily draw and copy 3D rivets on a...
Keiran Ryan
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May 12, 2008
5:14 pm

Hi Keiran, If your ellipse is symmetrical, you would likely be able to get away with manually placing one quarter of the rivets and then mirror copying the...
donald7500
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May 19, 2008
4:51 pm

Thanks Donald I have uploaded a photo in the files section so that you can see the location of the required rivets, and so that you can better understand the ...
Keiran Ryan
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May 19, 2008
9:43 pm

Hi Keiran, I have created a very basic tutorial and attached it. It is shown in 2D but the same procedure can be done in 3D. Be forewarned that if you are...
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May 20, 2008
3:38 am

Donald Thanks very much for going to the trouble of writing the tutorial, I did something similar to what you suggested, and it worked very well. I divided the...
Keiran Ryan
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May 20, 2008
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