I was wondering if there is a straightforward way to convert a solid to a bunch of wires that can be edited rather than doing that manually.
I am aware of Shape 2D View but that is sort of limited to flat views as far as I can tell.
I am also aware of the mesh remodel workbench, which has a nice approach so perhaps there's another addon that works similarly for solids?
Or the only way that makes sense is to convert the solid to a mesh and use the mesh remodel workbench?
Solid To Wires
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Re: Solid To Wires
What is the use case for the wires?
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Re: Solid To Wires
Well, just one that way that I commonly use to create/edit parts.
I also use constructive geometry but there are cases when I prefer the source being in wires.
I also use constructive geometry but there are cases when I prefer the source being in wires.
Re: Solid To Wires
assume a cube, 2 ways (the first simpler than the other):
using (menu) part/create a copy/create shape element copy
select edges and or faces (single or multiple) and invoke the menu command
the same command (extracting shapes) is in curves wb as well
using draft/downgrade
once on cube gives faces
a downgraded face gives edges
then one can try upgrade on edges, in this case it will become a line
it is tedious though, so rolling your own macro for it is the way to go if you plan to do it this way often
using (menu) part/create a copy/create shape element copy
select edges and or faces (single or multiple) and invoke the menu command
the same command (extracting shapes) is in curves wb as well
using draft/downgrade
once on cube gives faces
a downgraded face gives edges
then one can try upgrade on edges, in this case it will become a line
it is tedious though, so rolling your own macro for it is the way to go if you plan to do it this way often