Actually, now that I think about it, you could use either method. Each one is useable in this situation for the round part. I guess I chose to sweep because I knew I was going to use the square one after for which the revolve would not work.
The only negative when using the revolve vs. sweep would be that if you want your coil to be tight, you would need to use sweep because revolves cant touch itself. When faces collide the revolve fails. Thats the reason threads are hard to make in Shapr. They need additional clearance.
Example: you wouldn’t be able to revolve 2.5 degrees, but you can use the sweep since its a separate body. But you cant union the sweep either unless you add thickness.
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I love how you show us the way to fix things that don’t or won’t work. Keep up the awesome training!
I used to cut it out, but then I realized how useful it is to know. Thank you :)
Great video! I can use this to help solve a problem with a 3D model.
I’m glad you found it helpful :D
I’m wondering why you wouldn’t use the revolve tool for the first one
Actually, now that I think about it, you could use either method. Each one is useable in this situation for the round part. I guess I chose to sweep because I knew I was going to use the square one after for which the revolve would not work.
I pinned your comment because it was a great catch ✌️ so for anyone reading, yes, you can use the revolve tool for the round coil 👍
The only negative when using the revolve vs. sweep would be that if you want your coil to be tight, you would need to use sweep because revolves cant touch itself. When faces collide the revolve fails. Thats the reason threads are hard to make in Shapr. They need additional clearance.
Example: you wouldn’t be able to revolve 2.5 degrees, but you can use the sweep since its a separate body. But you cant union the sweep either unless you add thickness.
So the question becomes. Do you just want a visual, or a 3d printable body.