Making Arch-Windows in XSI

[inneractive]

There is probably a better way since I am still new to this, but this is what I did.

1) Make an arched window curve using Model>Get>Primitive>Curve>Square and using the Tweak Tool ("M" Key) to create the arch with snap to reference plane on to keep everything even.

2) I then made another Curve>Square surrounding the arched window curve.

3) Next I selected both curves then went into Model>Create>Poly.Mesh>Loft.

4) Cleaned up the extra polys.

[inneractive]

I was playing around in XSI today and found a much better tool than Loft to do this with. Same steps except instead of Loft try Create>Polymesh>Curves To Mesh. It has Tesselation, Extrude, and Bevel built right in.

For a good example check the tutorial docs, Tutorial 03: Polygon Modeling - Beck Mobile - Duplicating and Joining the Tanks by the Hip.

[Leonardo Vega]

Thanks for the help! :)

- Leo

[bravmm]

didn't the 3dquakers.com archviz tutorialset go into that??

[Leonardo Vega]

Not sure, I haven't seen it.

Maybe someone can confirm this. So many videos to buy so little cash :) But I heard the ArchViz video was pretty good.

- Leo

[reven]

i did A tutorial for maya that had an interesting approach to doing arches...i'll look around for it and post it ...may be helpful!

[SheepFactory]

The new fold deformer also works great for this kind of thing.

[Leonardo Vega]

Thanks for the suggestions. Very good tips. Getting the archwindow is not a problem, but getting one that will allow a proper bevel is a different story.

But I will check out the ArchViz videos...

- Leo

[inneractive]

I will have to try out the new Folding tool as well. Thanks for the tip.

I own the 3DQuakers videos and will double-check for arched windows, but I think the only window covered is not arched. The window created is really nice though as it is a sliding window setup to be easily opened and closed using sliders.

[thorn3d]

Hi,

I'm trying to make some arch-windows and arch-doors

Post an image (or a link) of an arch window (or door) that you're trying to replicate. Need to see what you're after before i post an idea.

thorn

[Bucket]

Yeah.. Depends on the type of arch you are trying to create. But if it's just a generic looking arch...

You can use the extrude along axis tool. Set a number of subdivision extrusions then go into transform tab settings and adjust the rotation value. This is one of my favorite tools for creating curves. I abuse it. You can create a very simple raw arch that you can bevel the edges very easily and in it's raw state you can still build a very detailed looking arch.

[MJV]

One trick to using booleans is to always segregate the area as tightly as possible prior to applying the boolean. You want to make cuts around where the arch will be so that the boolean doesn't create ugly geometry outside of the smallest area needed.

[Leonardo Vega]

Good tip MJV! :)

Here's an example of what I'm trying to achieve... it's taken from www.wtools3D.com, home of LWCAD (awesome CAD tools for Lightwave):

http://www.wtools3d.com/lwcad_exampl/hall_thumb.gif

- Leo

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