creating a profile view of curved wall

[R_Tweed]

Does anyone know how to create an elevation that is a profile view of a curved wall in ACA without resorting to using traditional drafting techniques?  A profile view that shows the curve in its true length as if it were flattened rather than a projection of the curve.   I tried using a multi point section but it creates a straight projection. If not, my next step is c3d.  I've attached a dwg. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

[dbroad · Accepted solution]

I'm not aware of any ability for AutoCAD to do developments.  It is possible to program it. Otherwise I do it manually.  This is one of AutoCAD's many feature holes for 3d work.  I don't think Revit can do any better without it's API and a determined user/programmer.  There are other software packages that do including Rhino, Solidworks, and CATIA.

Rhino has an unroll command. Fusion 360 has impressive sheet metal fabrication features. Solidworks is also very impressive.

See attached chat with ChatGPT. It can express itself very well but doesn't fact check too well.

[R_Tweed]

CHatgpt is interesting.  In the end, manual drafting was the most efficient.