Getting starting with Linea Loft tool

Geometry parameters

Import floorplan  – a floor plan can be imported in .dxf format to provide better orientation for the position of the wall. The scale of the floor plan should be in unit=centimeter. The floor plan should be drawn close to the 0,0,0 point. A closed polyline should be used. Importing one closed polyline will result in the entire plan area being colored, while importing two closed polylines (inner and outer wall outlines) will result in the wall thickness being represented as colored.

Results of importing closed polyline for the floor plan

Import lower/upper curve – these curves serve as guidelines for the wall. Each curve should be in a separate .dxf file, with the scale unit=centimeter. Curves should be drawn close to the 0,0,0 point and properly oriented.

Ruled surface Curve guidlines

NOTE:  If the beginning of one curve is connected to the end of another curve, one of the curves should be flipped before the upload, because they don’t have the same direction.

Flipped Curve Guidlines for the Ruled Surface

The height of the upper curve can be set in the .dxf file or adjusted later: 

Upper curve height position – this parameter determines whether the height of the upper curve is taken from the .dxf file or set in the configurator. 

Height – sets the height of the upper curve. NOTE: to use this option first set the Upper Curve Height Position parameter to “Set Height”. 

Distance between rods – controls the density of the rods. 

Rotation angle of the rods – sets the angle between the guideline curve normal (lower curve) and the rod’s horizontal section.

Rod length – size of the rod in direction of guide normal.

Rod width – size of the rod in direction of guideline tangent.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Depending on the shape of the curves and the size of the rods, collisions may occur. If collisions occur, rods that intersect each other will be colored green.

Linea Loft: Materials

Wood material – selection of different wood materials.

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