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sedrik
05-17-2007, 03:12 PM
Hi all,

I am designing a roof using Maxonform [C4d 9.1xx core, modelling tools only] and would like to know if it is possible to show the x,y,z position of every point in an editable surface in the 3d and 2d windows ? I have no scripting skills at all and am hoping that a talented individual from this incredible forum could help ?

Basically I would like to see the x,y,z dimensions in the top and side views and perhaps even choose to only see the y dimension [world height] for each point. Then I can export the file as a dxf and get the pesky engineers off my back !!

Thanks for your time !
sedrik
05-21-2007, 02:10 AM
Hi again,

If I am asking too much or if it's a super difficult task - just tell me and I'll go away !
Srek
05-21-2007, 06:16 AM
There is simply no inbuild tool to do this efficently. Personaly i know of no plugin solution for this too.
It's not a very common problem.
However two solutions come to my mind.
If you only have a very small number of points you can do it using Vector User Data fields in the HUD, however this requieres a lot of work.
Another option is to create multiple text objects and let Xpresso position them on points and set the values with it.
Cheers
Björn
sedrik
05-21-2007, 07:57 AM
Hi Srek,

Thanks for your reply, its great to hear from someone who works for Maxon !

I know what you mean by this being an uncommon request - perhaps its because we are using cinema 4d for architectural documentation and this is not really what its made for.

I assume you are familier with Maxonform - do you know if it will be upgraded to use 9.6x or 10.x as its modelling core ? Its currently using 9.1x and there are plug-ins which I cannot use as a result.

Thanks again
Srek
05-21-2007, 08:24 AM
Sorry, i don't know. This is up to Product Management, i'm only concerned with the more technical aspects of CINEMA 4D
Cheers
Björn
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