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Hi again . I reconstructed the model using solids: lofting and extrude and boolean union. Then extract surface. There some holes that I can't patch as a clean surface. Any inputs will help Almost getting there though. I plan to document the process as an exercise. Joseph Bhardhat_6.ics Bhardhat_7.ics

Fun exercise for the weekend. Seriously Windows 8.1 is around the corner, GUI on devices everywhere. What's next and lucky to keep it simple and consistent Joseph

Apologies if my learning exercise led to too much frustration. I do wish IC does make way as it seems easier to control the loft with v1.4 By the way just to mention this, there used an old Japanese magazine: Car Styling that also provided software insights and technique guides to surfacing. It feature Shade that was really interesting: http://mirye.net/. The interface as I recall is more intuitive than Blender (no pun). /Regards Carlo Going back to the loft control: I was more familiar with the guide curve of v1.4 but with the current version to correct it you have to use the right click editing loft shapes and select the create a 3d guide curve. I think this my error and humbled back since my mindset from Trispectives to 1.4 failed to jump to 2013 . The IRONCAD help really needs to be on the concurrent version to avoid confusion. Imagine a new user trying to reference help on a single screen as I find it already frustrating with my one of my dual display is dedicated to the IC help screen with progressive eye glasses. It was just recent that I have a dual display with the same resolution. Last time I had a 21.7 1080p as my main and 19 1440 x 900 that drove eyes like crazy because of the font scaling. Joseph

Still not there yet Joseph Ahardhat_6.ics

Thanks Kevin and Carlo for your inputs. I give it a try and see if I manage to create the smooth flow.

I have updated the file with better construction but still have not connected the surfaces Ahardhat_4.ics

Hi Tom, Update on my end. I have attached a sketch and reference. I also explored the technique from Sudhir Gill's http://grabcad.com/questions/tutorial-mode...t-in-solidworks. The ellipse from the catalog is useful at this stage. My file is still a work in progress and I am stumped cause I cannot connect the 2 surface. I haven't discovered a work around it. Regards. helmetnhead.pdf hardhat_3.ics

Hi Kevin. Thanks for the update. The image I snap was from the current help topics from 2013. Maybe it also needs to be updated or I just have to rely on the GS guide. Regards to all.

On my end it always shows structure part browser even when I am creating an innovative part. Regards Joseph

wow want to know how did they run Ironcad Compose on the iPad in Japan

I use a trackball. But a mouse pad that shows an image the that highlights IronCAD capability as iconic and mature product as can be. Placing a a calendar will make it dated than a collectable. Maybe just put in some function keys like the coordinate system key and the triball feature key will be great

Cary is right that you have to prepare the label to the desired size. I did something similar but the clarity on what you did Tom is awesome. Joseph

Hi Tom, It is desirable that something like the real world rescue hard hat. Thanks. Joseph

Hi. I just like to know if there is a way learning to do this. I am trying to reconcile Matt Lombard's SW surfacing and complex shape modeling bible with IronCAD foolishly. Hopefully to be enlightened with surfacing skills. Regards Joseph

Ok thanks. Regards, Joseph

Thanks Tom. It ran all the cpu cores for rendering, wonder how long that will take on my pc. Will be waiting what you will do next. Regards, Joseph

Hi Tom, How long did it take to render and how big is the file. Great workout and cheers Joseph

Hi Eric, I tried the iges import options and now it it gave the 3D data. regards.

Hi Eric, Tried your file and and attached the image of what I got. I tried combining the shapes before export but did not get it any better. I tried IGES and it gave better results. Regards, Joseph

Thanks guys. Joseph

Hi, I have a sales inquiry and I can't open .slddrw file given. I do have both ICTRANS and DRAFTTRANS 2013. Help please. Regards

Hi Guys, Something to the side of Blender. Check this out if you haven't: http://www.rab3d.com/index.php. He has done things with blender and created some tutorials. Regards.

Hi, In the future releases, will open cl be integrated as an overall performance enhancement for IronCAD?

Hi Cary, Thank you for the information. I'll pass it on my product enquiries. Regards

Hi All, Just like to know on any IRONCAD 2013 update on Windows 8 Thanks