How to construct a Solid from multiple 2D Profiles


 

Product(s):

MicroStation

 

 

Version(s):

V9i / CONNECT

 

 

Environment:

N\A

 

 

Area:

Solids

 

 

Subarea:

Legacy Surface

 

 

How to construct a Solid from multiple 2D Profiles

Background

Having been provided a 3D model containing multiple 2D section profiles of various sizes, how is it possible to generate a 3D solid.

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Steps to Accomplish

Option 1

  1. Select the surface “Loft” tool (Modelling > Surfaces > Create Surfaces > Loft)
  2. In the Tool Settings dialog, select “Loft By Section” and “Force Start Point at Selection Point”
  3. Select the first 2D profile
  4. Select the second 2D profile, at the same location (Note and arrow will appear allowing for adjustment of position and direction)
  5. Select the third 2D profile in the sequence, at the same location (Note and arrow will appear allowing for adjustment of position and direction)
  6. Continue until all profiles are selected and place a Data point in the View away from the model to complete

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  1. Select the “Convert to Solid” tool (Modelling > Solids > Solid Utilities > Convert To Solid)
  2. Adjust the Tool Settings’ to define the type of Solid required and select the Surface

 

Option 2 Technology Preview introduced in MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17

  1. Select the surface “Loft Solid” tool (Modelling > Solids > Create Solids > Loft)
  2. Select the first 2D profile
  3. Select the second 2D profile, at the same location (Note and arrow will appear allowing for adjustment of position and direction)
  4. Select the third 2D profile in the sequence, at the same location (Note and arrow will appear allowing for adjustment of position and direction)
  5. Continue until all profiles are selected and place a Data point in the View away from the model to complete

 

See Also

MicroStation Blog - New in MicroStation 2023 – Parametric Modeling Features Enhancements - Communities (service-now.com)