Auto Fairing not Working

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    • August 31, 2010 at 21:33 #34235
      David
      Participant

      I sent this message to DELF but perhaps should have posted it here first. Cheers.

      Hi. I’m using your DELFtship 3.2 and I’m wondering if the auto fairing feature is available in that version. Your help directory suggests that it is but using the ‘F7’ key on selected curves generates no response from the software, the curvature plot indicator is present but the smoothing of the lines does not occur. Any assistance you can be is much appreciated.

    • September 1, 2010 at 01:12 #34236
      Marven
      Keymaster

      It should be working, unless of course you have a curve with all points marked as knuckle or corner points. Can you perhaps post the file here or maybe a screenshot of the curves that you want to fair with the controlpoints visible?

    • September 1, 2010 at 01:44 #34237
      David
      Participant

      only the end points are corners which i think is normal. [file name=test_for_forum.fbm size=34758]http://www.delftship.net/delftship/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/files/test_for_forum.fbm[/file]

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    • September 1, 2010 at 02:19 #34238
      David
      Participant

      another question while i have your attention: is there a tool in 3.2 i can use to measure angles on the screen? i am currently holding up a protractor to the screen so i can confirm my dead rise. i’d love to know the correct way to do that. Thanks, Dave

    • September 1, 2010 at 19:12 #34242
      Marven
      Keymaster

      Sorry, it appears I’ve been mistaken. In the free version the auto fairing tool is disabled…..

      To answer your other question:
      Thee’s no mesuring tool. In the forum however someone suggests to use the image of a protractor as a background image, which seems a very good solution.
      You can use the one below, but there are also plenty available on the internet.

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    • September 1, 2010 at 20:47 #34243
      David
      Participant

      bummer about auto fairing. thanks for the idea on measuring the angles. I will give that a try. I’ve been also using a program call FREE!ship. It shares much in common with DELFT. Can you tell me what if any relationship these two programs have. and it appears the FREE!ship website points to the DELFT domain. is that your trademark? your program?

    • September 1, 2010 at 21:21 #34244
      Marven
      Keymaster

      FREE!ship is the old version of DELFTship. In 2007 Free!ship was rebranded DELFTship.

    • September 3, 2010 at 21:06 #34257
      David
      Participant

      Thanks, I didn’t see your post because it was on the 2nd page. Cheers. Glade to know I am not treading on hallowed ground.

    • October 8, 2010 at 18:00 #34333
      Chris Dove
      Participant

      I noticed this thread while looking for help. You minght try creating your model in Carlsons Hulls which will fair curves and import into DELFT ship.

      Cheers,
      Chris

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