Howto split one single shape? - Polyloop

AlexGg · 24th March 2006, 15:39

Guys,

I am wondering if there any simple way to split one shape which I have created, e.g. some cylinder, on few portions, e.g. top part of this cylinder - one shape, middle part - another, etc.?
Cheers,
Alex.

BluesDragon · 24th March 2006, 16:32

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Originally Posted by AlexGg

Guys,

I am wondering if there any simple way to split one shape which I have created, e.g. some cylinder, on few portions, e.g. top part of this cylinder - one shape, middle part - another, etc.?
Cheers,
Alex.

I am not sure of the exact effect you are trying to get.

Have you tried selecting the sections (sets of polygons) one at at time and using the disassociate tool? You can then move the section away from the original mesh. This method keeps it part of the same object.

If you want them to be separate objects you can the select the sections one at a time, then cut and paste them back in. They will then be separate objects.

Does that help?

AlexGg · 24th March 2006, 17:20

Probably the cut/past is what I need. Reason I need it is: I'd like to apply different material and texture for each part of one shape. Is there any other way I can use to get it?

Grendel · 24th March 2006, 17:31

select the polys you want(middle) and make a separate shading domain. Then you can apply different materials for each domain.

BluesDragon · 24th March 2006, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGg

Probably the cut/past is what I need. Reason I need it is: I'd like to apply different material and texture for each part of one shape. Is there any other way I can use to get it?

Ahhh, OK, that was the part I wasn't sure of.

And yup, for setting materials, do as Grendel says.

AlexGg · 24th March 2006, 18:11

Thank you guys! Now it's clean. I am gonna try it tonight...

AlexGg · 24th March 2006, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Grendel

select the polys you want(middle)

I am sorry - how to select the polys? is it mean faces?

LoneGunman · 24th March 2006, 20:25

Polygons = faces

Here is the screenshot (from Carrara, but I assume its the same thing)!

AlexGg · 24th March 2006, 20:27

Thanks, but picture from Carrara and we are in the Hex ;)

LoneGunman · 24th March 2006, 20:29

Same principle, I think !

AlexGg · 24th March 2006, 20:41

Yep! it works!!!

24th March 2006, 15:39	#1 (permalink)
AlexGg NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	Howto split one single shape? Guys, I am wondering if there any simple way to split one shape which I have created, e.g. some cylinder, on few portions, e.g. top part of this cylinder - one shape, middle part - another, etc.? Cheers, Alex.

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24th March 2006, 17:20	#3 (permalink)
AlexGg NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	Probably the cut/past is what I need. Reason I need it is: I'd like to apply different material and texture for each part of one shape. Is there any other way I can use to get it?

24th March 2006, 18:11	#6 (permalink)
AlexGg NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	Thank you guys! Now it's clean. I am gonna try it tonight...

24th March 2006, 20:27	#9 (permalink)
AlexGg NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	Thanks, but picture from Carrara and we are in the Hex ;)

24th March 2006, 20:41	#11 (permalink)
AlexGg NURBS Booleans are your friend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	Yep! it works!!!