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Ecmdrw5 · #1 07-01-2011, 12:50 PM

I have a picture that I'm trying to wrap around a sphere but I don't know how to do that. I know how to roll around 1 axis but can get it to work around a sphere. Any ideas?

Ecmdrw5 · #2 07-05-2011, 08:16 AM

bump

TXFred · #3 07-05-2011, 12:44 PM

EDIT: Deleted by original poster.

donuts · #4 07-05-2011, 12:47 PM

translate your dwg above the sphere. make sure sphere is solid. go xform.. project..to surface... now this can be chained as a toolpath with multi axis.

donuts · #5 07-05-2011, 12:50 PM

2 boxes you can check.... view and normal... this differs from normal view and the actual distorted view.

Ecmdrw5 · #6 07-05-2011, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by donuts

translate your dwg above the sphere. make sure sphere is solid. go xform.. project..to surface... now this can be chained as a toolpath with multi axis.

Okay I got to this point but it only seems to be doing half the image onto both sides..... still working.

donuts · #7 07-05-2011, 02:42 PM

first ensure yous sphere is larger than your dwg. it shouldnt overlap when looking down on it in top view.

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