Unwrapping a 3D object

graphix · October 25th, 2004

One of my coworkers here tells me there is a way to unwrap a 3D object, say a cone so that it flat and shows how you would cut a piece of paper to make it. Any ideas?

thanks in advance,

graphix

kicks · October 25th, 2004

<hi, what he say the output is? what file type?

graphix · October 25th, 2004

no idea.........any file output would be fine I suppose.

graphix

Hector · October 25th, 2004

Hello:

You can try this software: "touchcad".
at:

http://www.touchcad.com/tc3ludesign.html

It is used to design and produce inflatable structures, so you can unwrap the geometry to get the shape required to cut the fabric.

It is also use for boat design.

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graphix Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 134 Name: Joe User	Re: Unwrapping a 3D object no idea.........any file output would be fine I suppose. graphix

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Hector Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 83 Name: Hector Pascalidis	Re: Unwrapping a 3D object Hello: You can try this software: "touchcad". at: http://www.touchcad.com/tc3ludesign.html It is used to design and produce inflatable structures, so you can unwrap the geometry to get the shape required to cut the fabric. It is also use for boat design.

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