Swwep 3D into Sketup

[Guest RODDY1]

Hi

 

 

I am Using AutoCad 2009 and Sketchup Pro 7

I have created a solid spiral in AutoCad using helix

command followed by the sweep command.

But when i import this drawing into Sketchup all

the solids transfer ok apart from the solid spirals

which are not transfered.

 

Can anyone help

 

Many Thanks

 

Alan

[JBullseye74]

alreeet Roddy.... i would just export the helix as a line into sketchup and use the 'follow me command' to turn this into a solid.

Alternatively you can just draw the full helix in sketchup there are many tutorials on line how to do this OR type HELIX in 3D warehouse

Exporting 3d models into sketchup directly from autocad doesn't always come in very well.

 

Cheers

[f700es]

Have a look here, there are a few helix rubies to try.

Good luck

 

http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/em_arc_page.htm

[Guest RODDY1]

Thanks jbullseye74 & f700es

probably go with bringing in helix from AutoCad

draw a block in sketch and extrude around helix path

if that is possible in sketchup when using the follow me command, i shall investigate

Thanks again