Fuselage Design Help
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matt wollam
Jan 31, 2016, 4:31:27 PM1/31/16
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When designing a fuselage, how do I add more XSecs to the model? It would help me greatly in creating a smoother design for my aircraft. Thanks in advance.
Rob McDonald
Jan 31, 2016, 5:54:41 PM1/31/16
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Try the 'Insert' button on the 'XSec' tab from the Fuselage window of
the fuse you want to add.
Adding more XSecs is absolutely essential to getting the shape you
want -- but using as few as possible is one of the tricks to making a
good VSP model. Think about your shape, add key cross sections - say
those at local max/min area or inflection points. Then use skinning
to control the shape between cross sections.
If you find yourself adding many cross sections (20+), then you're
probably setting yourself up for frustration. You'll be amazed what
can be done with five or six.
Rob
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the fuse you want to add.
Adding more XSecs is absolutely essential to getting the shape you
want -- but using as few as possible is one of the tricks to making a
good VSP model. Think about your shape, add key cross sections - say
those at local max/min area or inflection points. Then use skinning
to control the shape between cross sections.
If you find yourself adding many cross sections (20+), then you're
probably setting yourself up for frustration. You'll be amazed what
can be done with five or six.
Rob
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