Ordering vertices on an inclined line

Teed · 3rd July 2021, 11:15 AM

Hello

I probably did not describe my problem accurately. I'm just starting my adventure with AC 3D...

A / I mean situations where the edge of my body has disordered vertices - they do not lie on one straight line. This is, for example, a ship's inclined stem. If it was perpendicular or parallel to the X axis, one stroke is enough with the frame. I know that. But the stem is at 50 degrees .

For now, I quickly (using a selection box ) set all the vertices parallel to the X axis, then click-rotate, click-rotate, click-rotate (in AC 3 D there is no protractor, I do not know how much I should rotate exactly, so I have to aim).

Am I doing the right thing? Or maybe there is a method similar to projecting onto a straight line?

B / I build a cylinder and extrude its front wall to the left (even 3-4 times). Do these surfaces have to be removed after this operation or can they remain?
For now, I get a cylinder empty inside, divided into segments.

I came up with the idea to press the button - Duplicate first, and then extrude the surface out.
It works. So it has to be ?

greetings

Andy · 3rd July 2021, 11:38 AM

I think the rotate, squash, and rotate back again is probably the best method yes. Sorry, I can't think of an easier way. Interesting problem though.

With main extrude, it will only create new surfaces at the open edges of a selection.

Extruding edges (vertex menu) can be used on open edges e.g. after you select the vertices on the end of a open cylinder.

3rd July 2021, 11:15 AM	#1
Teed Junior Member Junior member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 7	Re: Ordering vertices on an inclined line Hello I probably did not describe my problem accurately. I'm just starting my adventure with AC 3D... A / I mean situations where the edge of my body has disordered vertices - they do not lie on one straight line. This is, for example, a ship's inclined stem. If it was perpendicular or parallel to the X axis, one stroke is enough with the frame. I know that. But the stem is at 50 degrees . For now, I quickly (using a selection box ) set all the vertices parallel to the X axis, then click-rotate, click-rotate, click-rotate (in AC 3 D there is no protractor, I do not know how much I should rotate exactly, so I have to aim). Am I doing the right thing? Or maybe there is a method similar to projecting onto a straight line? B / I build a cylinder and extrude its front wall to the left (even 3-4 times). Do these surfaces have to be removed after this operation or can they remain? For now, I get a cylinder empty inside, divided into segments. I came up with the idea to press the button - Duplicate first, and then extrude the surface out. It works. So it has to be ? greetings

3rd July 2021, 11:38 AM	#2
Andy Administrator Professional user Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,565	Re: Ordering vertices on an inclined line I think the rotate, squash, and rotate back again is probably the best method yes. Sorry, I can't think of an easier way. Interesting problem though. With main extrude, it will only create new surfaces at the open edges of a selection. Extruding edges (vertex menu) can be used on open edges e.g. after you select the vertices on the end of a open cylinder.