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AutoCAD tip: modeling a curtain

June 28, 2012 by Edwin Prakoso 1 Comment

Ive got this question a few days ago. How can we create 3D curtain in AutoCAD?
There are several ways to do this. I remember in the my ,rst 3D lesson, I created it using polyline then give it
thickness. Many version later, my favorite way to do it is by using LOFT.

Preparation
Before you can start using LOFT, lets try to create the skeleton. Not sure if I use the right term, but lets just
call it skeleton for now.

Creating skeleton
Create a SPLINE similar like below or as your preference. This is from top view.

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Next, you must create at least one more pro,le above the ,rst one. Depends on how you want the ,nal
result, you can create several more SPLINES. Create as many as you need to be able to control how it looks.
I just copied the ,rst one along Z axis, then scale and move them as necessary.







Now you are ready!

Using LOFT
Activate LOFT, then select mode surface. Select the pro,les sequentially. Press [enter] after you select them
all to end selection. And after you end selection, choose Settings.
See command line history below as reference. I use 5 pro,les, you might use different number.

Command: LOFT
Current wire frame density: ISOLINES=4, Closed pro,les creation mode = Surface
Select cross sections in lofting order or [POint/Join multiple edges/MOde]: MO
Closed pro,les creation mode [SOlid/SUrface] <Solid>: SU
Select cross sections in lofting order or [POint/Join multiple edges/MOde]: 1 found
Select cross sections in lofting order or [POint/Join multiple edges/MOde]: 1 found, 2 total
Select cross sections in lofting order or [POint/Join multiple edges/MOde]: 1 found, 3 total

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In loft settings dialog box, change control to normal to all cross sections.
sections You might want to experiment
with the settings. Dont worry, you can change this settings later using properties palette.

Also read:

Setting Up AutoCAD Sun Light is Easy!

This is the result with my pro,les. Quite nice, arent they?

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Fine tuning your curtain

If you
 feel that your curtain doesnt look good, dont worry. You can modify it as necessary.

Changing
properties

can select the curtain then change properties in properties palette. Here you can change the surface
You
normals,
U isolines, etc.


Stretching grips
You can ,ne tune the curtain looks by selecting the pro,le (not the loft) and drag the grips to adjust it.

Got trouble? Follow the steps in this video!

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Its nice to have this feature now. In the past, there are more works just to create a simple form like this.
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About Edwin Prakoso

I work as an Application Engineer in Jakarta, Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD
since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld
magazine and also active in Autodesk discussion forum.
I'm certi,ed as Revit Architecture 2014 and AutoCAD 2014 certi,ed professional.
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Ahmad CaBase Basiri says

June 29, 2012 at 4:35 pm
translet gaaaan..plis
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