My First Plan In V10???

[pktraylor]

Started to use Version 10 on a small vanity and already a problem.


In the photo below I have used polyline solid to construct the arch in the backsplash.

And, as you can see the arc became very uneven when I turned the polyline into a solid. The initial CAD lines were not this bad.

How can I correct this unusable backsplash?


Paul

[Tommy Blair]

as you can see the arc became very uneven

Do a title search on "not at all smooth" and maybe that will help.

Tommy

[zoome]

I tried to make an arched backsplash as you have and I get the same results. It seems as when the arc radius gets larger, the steps that generate the arc get longer. With a broad arc as you have the steps are down to only 2 and it gives the appearance of having a top made up of flat edges rather than a single arched edge.

I also looked for a setting that would correct this but I could not find one. I guess I was looking for a command similar to Acad's Viewres command.

I just thought I would let let you know my findings and to put it out there in case someone knows how to correct this.

Sorry, I do not have a solution.

**** UPDATE ... After reading Tommy's response, I did a search and found that adding breaks along the intended arc might correct the stepping - I tried it and it seemed to help.

So, Add a few breaks after making the arc and it should better represent an arc rather than straight edges. ****

Zoome

[Tommy Blair]

I have this problem also when I use arched windows in interior walls to make certain wall openings. I normally have to resize the window until I get the arch to look right.

Tommy

[alobartn]

Adding breaks regularly solves myriad stepping issues. I often have to do this, even with curved counter tops. Just wait until you're sure you've got the product where you want it, since resizing is a pain once the breaks are placed.

[pktraylor]

Thanks everyone for the help.

I added breaks at 6" intervals in the backsplash. It sure improved things but still a little jagged but did get me out of a hole.


Again, thanks to all for the time and expertise.


Paul

[alobartn]

That's a cool design. My pet peeve is using 3 cm counter top for both counter and backsplash. I think a 2 cm backsplash is classier, less clunky. It's an uphill battle getting the fabricator to find a 2 cm slab, but I'm tenacious. Anyway, I love the design.

[pktraylor]

Thank you Adam for the compliment.


As I was reading your response I noticed that my end cabinets do not have the 1 1/2" overhang like the front.

What do you have to do to get the sides looking correctly?


Paul

[alobartn]

You may need to manually draw the tops to get a side overhang.

[zoome]

A custom counter top is what I wouls use in ths case. Kinda Like a polt solid - but it takes on the default material and it is placed at the proper height and thickness automatically.

Zoome

[ambrozac]

Paul,

You might also try adding an edge mldg to your existing countertop (Mldg Tab of your base cabinets), if you don't want to manually draw the top. See how it looks.

[pktraylor]

Using the suggestions here, I set the overhang to 0 and added a 1.5" molding. This looks nice all the way around.

This brings up a third question but I will enter another post.



Again, thanks to all for the excellant help.



Paul