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Need a bit of extra computer power!!

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:47:32 GMT

Hello there i have been using this forum for a while for helpful how to's but have come up against a problem as my computer isn't high spec'ed enough to press pull the last bit of a computer case i am designing so was just wondering if someone on here could be kind enough to press pull the bio hazard sign so that i can go off to the laser cutters with the finished piece.

Thanks in advance

Re: Need a bit of extra computer power!!

john.vellek — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:54:30 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member. Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

I would be happy to do this. What kind of height do you want?

Re: Need a bit of extra computer power!!

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:09:38 GMT

Thanks for the warm welcome John

I would like it to cut all the way through the same as the other bolt holes already on the drawing, the material is 4mm thick. I was just using press pull and dragging it down and it was auto sizing it to the 4mm thickness for the other holes.

Re: Need a bit of extra computer power!!

john.vellek — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:32:35 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

When I try to add thickness I discover that your objects aren't closed and that they are built from a bunch of segments that don't close. How did you create the objects? Do you have dimensions from which to recreate?

If not, I suggest that you retrace them with large arc segments so that you can get them smooth and closed.

One good test is to use the BOUNDARY command to see if it can create a nice clean and closed polyline.

Then you should be able to PressPull even on your computer.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Need a bit of extra computer power!!

Patchy — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:43:11 GMT

Try this:

Re: Need a bit of extra computer power!!

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:31:19 GMT

I got an image and traced it i think that's where most of my problems come from. Im going to have a read up and play around with them commands to get a feel of how they work now thanks.

Re: Need a bit of extra computer power!!

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:32:37 GMT

That is perfect! thank you very much. Can i ask what process you used to get this done?

Re: Need a bit of extra computer power!!

Patchy — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:45:23 GMT

I used the autolisp PLDIET.lsp by Kent Cooper, reduced the vertices and picked Retain the curves.

Then LOFT the symbol (Presspull doesn't work well for me) Subtract to get it done.