How to model ‘boxy’ hulls?

[Tops]

Hello Everyone,

I am wanting to model a boxy hull like a PDR sailboat or a Friendship canal boat in Delftship Free.

Is there a way to take a DXF or other file from AutoCAD to start this process?

Thanks!

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[Tops]

I am making some progress. I was able to configure a new project, import IGES as markers to scale and position,  and select all. Would the next step be to define edges or faces?

• This reply was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by Tops.
• This reply was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by Tops.

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[Tops]

I am making some headway with faces but I get 2 of each layer when I look at the developed panels.

Perhaps I should only be working on a half model?

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[Tops]

Drawing in the faces and splitting those that cross the boat with a vertical plane, seems to work nicely.

The only issue I see right now is some ‘tension’ in the bottom where is does not develop smoothly as shown by the two lines at the keel in the line plan. I am sure this is due to some user error on my part.

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[HDJET]

Hi Tops, sorry that no-one has helped you before now.

The program is designed so you only model half the hull then it completes the other half. There is a “both sides” button (red and green colour) next the the “show/hide control net” button.

Regarding the 2 lines in the bottom, are they necessary? You should be able to get a face to follow the whole underside of the hull. The other thing is are they creased lines? You can switch between hard and soft edges in the edge menu.

[Tops]

Thanks for the reply HDJET, no worries.  I should re-visit this one and see if I can make it better. -Tops

 

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