I created the attached gc file which basically create mesh by inputting start point, end point, number of side on mesh and number of segment.
I have two questions regarding the file:
1. When I change the number of side on mesh to 1, the mesh failed to generate. Why?
2. If I want one of the segment to become a cylinder, how can I do this?
Your response will greately appreciated. Many thanks!
SeedHse_Shell_1.txt (0.8 KB, 17 downloads) 1 year old 1. the number of sides refers to the polygon describing the cross-section that gets extruded. already the concept of a "2-sided polygon" (which generates a planar mesh; it's an extruded line) can be questioned whether it make sense. a "1-sided polygon" then, definitely doesn't make sense (as it would be an extruded point following the abpve logic, i.e a line).
2. gc mesh geometry is based on planar elements so if you want to simulate a curved surface such as a cylinder, you have to increase the faceting density appropiately (an arc can be described by an infinite number of straight lines) - no sides=100 or even 50 in your file looks pretty round to me.
hth
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