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How do I draw panel lines

Discussion in 'Sketchup Help' started by gv71, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. gv71

    gv71 New Member

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    Is there an easy way to draw panel lines on a airplane after you make the model in sketchup using a 3 view drawing. What I mean is can you take the 2d panel lines from the 3 view and make them follow the curves of the 3d model so when I unfold the model the lines will be there to either use a pen or a small depth of cut with and endmill to get the desired effect. Awesome website :doubleup:


    Greg
     
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    Hi Greg and welcome to the Phlatforum :)
    Yes you can do that, check out some of these video tutorials they should be able to help you out.
    I think the one you may be looking for is the unfold tutorial
    viewforum.php?f=94&start=0
    Mark and Trish
     
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    Evil-Tunes Moderator Staff Member

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    I think gv71 is looking for something more like "Tools On Surface".

    I have not Tried it yet But, I think it would be a usefull plugin.
    http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=11212

    After you have the model in 3_d you could add the lines with this plugin. Then when you unfolded it they would still be there. The Fold lines from unfolding would be there also.



    Cheers

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    Thanks Glen :doubleup:
    I have used this plugin and it is really cool!
    Mark and Trish
     
  5. gv71

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    Thanks Glen that's what I was looking for. :good:


    Greg
     

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