Chief Architect Help Database - Article Number: 1026
How to Create Regular Polygon Shaped Objects
The information in this article applies to:- Chief Architect X5
- Chief Architect X4
- Chief Architect X3
- Chief Architect X2
QUESTION
I need to create an octagonal object, such as a custom countertop, for a special application in one of my projects. What is the best way to accomplish this?
ANSWER
Using the Regular Polygon CAD tool, you can quickly and easily create a regularly shaped closed CAD object, then convert it into a variety of 3D objects, including a Custom Countertop.
To create a regular polygon countertop
- Select CAD> Boxes> Regular Polygon
to display the New Regular Polygon dialog.
- You can draw a regular polygon based on the length of a side, or the length of the radius to a vertex or a side.
- Select your options in the New Regular Polygon dialog and click OK.
- You can draw a regular polygon based on the length of a side, or the length of the radius to a vertex or a side.
- Click in your plan to place the polygon.
- Use the Select Objects
tool to select the CAD polygon, click on the Convert Polyline
edit button to display the Convert Polyline dialog, select Countertop, and click OK.
- Take a 3D Camera
view to see the results.
Last updated on: Mar 29, 2013
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