Ultra Lightweight 3D Models.

[aaronrumple]

Here's an example of a toilet that acts 3D but is all 2D. This solves the problems of linework not masking textures of distant planes.

This family consists of 3 detail components - plan, front side. Solid fills are used for all of the objects.

These are then compiled into a 3D family. To get the object to project and cut correctly, two rectangles of model lines are constructed which define the imaginary model extents.

[PeterJ]

Aaron, Good work fella.

I have done a couple of these but had not thought of the model line rectangles.

[aaronrumple]

..if you really want to be a modeling miser - you just need only a X-Y and Z line to define the extents. Save yourself 5 lines.

[rgranja508683]

Aaron,

I try your file and work nice but when I try making one from a new family template the filled region don't masking the information from distant planes. What kind of special operation you do?

Regards,
Ricardo

[aaronrumple]

My filled regions are not filled regions in the family, but nested detail componets within the family.

[rgranja508683]

Aaron,

I create my filled regions on the detail component and then insert the detail component in the new temlate file but the filled region doen't work. I don't know what kind of change you made in the template file but if I use your file the filled region work but if I use one new template file the filled region doesn't work.

Regards,
Ricardo Granja

[rhys]

Excellent now whos going to do a complete set of Armitage Shanks or Twfords fittings!!!

[mark_a]

Hello,
Lightweight 3D pans, basins, in wall cisterns etc. are what I am looking for. They need to be like this to keep file size under control, as there are a lot of fittings
Aaron, your concept is great, but I am using R6.0, so no joy with your file.
Does anyone have any of the above happenning in R6.0?

mark_a

[dazza1639]

Excellent now whos going to do a complete set of Armitage Shanks or Twfords fittings!!!

Heres the twyfords entice/view toilet & sink just to get us started

[mark_a]

Thanks dazza,
However this project is release 6.0, so no joy for me here.
I am working on this myself, and have got the pan and in wall cistern pretty close. File size is good too at 125k. I am using extrusions to create the three views. Have a few hiccups with pans moving in plan when I edit from the existing pan family to this one, but this a minor issue I hope to resolve.

mark_a