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Curviloft Plugin Sketchup 2015
Curviloft is a plugin for Sketchup that allows you to create complex surfaces from contours. It was developed by Fredo6, a prolific and talented Sketchup plugin author. Curviloft has three main tools: Loft by Spline, Loft along Path, and Skin Contours. In this article, we will focus on the first tool, Loft by Spline, and show you how to use it in Sketchup 2015.
What is Loft by Spline?
Loft by Spline is a tool that connects two or more profiles (shapes) with smooth splines (curves). The profiles can be open or closed, and they can be on different planes or orientations. The splines can be straight or curved, depending on the settings you choose. The result is a smooth surface that transitions between the profiles.
Loft by Spline is useful for creating organic shapes, such as vases, bottles, helmets, sculptures, and more. It can also be used for architectural or engineering purposes, such as roofs, bridges, ducts, pipes, and more.
How to use Loft by Spline in Sketchup 2015?
To use Loft by Spline in Sketchup 2015, you need to install the Curviloft plugin first. You can download it from [SketchUcation], where you can also find the installation instructions and the user manual. You will also need to install another plugin called LibFredo6, which is a library of common functions used by Fredo6's plugins.
Once you have installed Curviloft and LibFredo6, you can access the Loft by Spline tool from the Tools menu or the Curviloft toolbar. Here are the basic steps to use Loft by Spline:
- Create two or more profiles that you want to connect with a surface. The profiles can be any shape, such as circles, squares, polygons, curves, etc. They can be on different planes or orientations, but they should not overlap or intersect each other.
- Activate the Loft by Spline tool and click on each profile in the order that you want to connect them. You can start from either end of the sequence. A number will appear on each profile to indicate the order.
- When you have clicked on all the profiles, click on the green checkmark button in the Curviloft toolbar to enter Preview mode. You will see a preview of the surface that will be created.
- In Preview mode, you can adjust various settings in the Curviloft toolbar to change the shape of the surface. You can change the spline method, the number of segments, the tension, the continuity, and more. You can also move or rotate the profiles to modify the surface.
- When you are satisfied with the preview, click on the green checkmark button again to validate and create the surface. The surface will be added to your model as a group.
Examples of Loft by Spline
To give you some ideas of what you can do with Loft by Spline, here are some examples of surfaces created with this tool:
- A vase created from a circle and an ellipse.
- A bottle created from three circles.
- A helmet created from four curves.
- A bridge created from two arcs.
- A pipe created from two circles and a curve.
Conclusion
Curviloft is a powerful and versatile plugin for Sketchup that allows you to create complex surfaces from contours. Loft by Spline is one of its tools that connects two or more profiles with smooth splines. You can use it to create organic shapes, such as vases, bottles, helmets, sculptures, and more. You can also use it for architectural or engineering purposes, such as roofs, bridges, ducts, pipes, and more.
If you want to learn more about Curviloft and its other tools, you can visit [SketchUcation], where you can find the user manual, tutorials, videos, and forums. You can also check out [SketchUp Blog], where you can find an article about Curviloft and some examples of its use.
We hope you enjoyed this article and learned something new. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know in the comments below. Happy Sketching!
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