Charles Freeborn Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I'm having trouble converting this outline to a face which I can then extrude (or go straight to an extrusion) I've tried the original geometry (composite curve) and then converted to plain object. The derive face tool doesn't create the desired effect. When I extrude I get the outline with sides shown here. My goal is to have a solid object. Thanks. CreateFaceSample.fmz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Montoya Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Hi Charles, Your geometry is a bit messed up because these lines are not all on the same plane (planar). Looking at the top view, you can see a curve coming off what should be a flat line view. This probably happened when you drew it without being locked to the front view. To fix it, I simply drew a larger plane behind it and Projected your lines on to it. Then I was able to use the Extrusion tool and extrude your shape as expected. CreateFaceSample.fmz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Freeborn Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Outstanding. Thank you! 9 times out of 10 my troubles are caused by non-planar issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vva Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 the easiest way to solve this is to use "Derive > Projection" to ground plain. vva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Freeborn Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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