when split drafting....

I would like to see the hinged point increase mass. When ever you do split draft from hinge. The hinge is locked. I would like to see the hinge point the where the mass is added. And the hinged point is moved and the ends are locked.

Tommy


Can you please briefmore to understand what do you mean to say, May be with example.


Mohanbabu

You need to set two hinges in the shape of curves (or edges). You need to split using an object. Sequence would look like this:


1 - draft, select surface to draft, the first hinge and the pull direction


2 - Set a split by object (select a quilt)


3 - Add a second hinge (curve/edge)


4 - Set the split to be dependent on both sides


I added a simple file to show you. It's in wf2 format


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The hinge point is on the top datum plane and it is fixed. In this model I can go either way with it, but the hinge point is fixed and I would like it if there was an option for the hinge to not be fixed.





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Maybe I missunderstand. acc. to your original post, you want the hinge point to be where the increase in mass happens? If this is the case my method would work. But the hinge can not be flexible, you have to go the other way.


In your last post you say that you would like the hinge not to be fixed. You could create a new datumplane offset from TOP and use as a hinge. Editing the offset value moves the hinge. Is this what you are after.


I have made a simpler version of my previous example trying to describe what I said earlier. Is this even close to what you want?


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Yes that is what I am looking for Caddie. I want the block to increase in mass after the draft has been applied.


How did you do the hinges on that last picture? I can see how you can make the split line move.

Sorry for the late answer:


It's the same techniqe as in my earlier post. In step 3 you use CTRL to select the second curve/edge


See post from"23October2005 at 8:36pm"

You are the best caddie... Thanks for your help. I did it...





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GREAT TIP I NEVER KNEW THAT IT COULD BE DONE THANKS