Convert a surface in meshes then flatten the meshes (flat pattern) ?

[CapGuy]

Hello,

I wonder how to convert for instance a surface of a solid like a quarter of a sphere in meshes (say : how to triangulate this surface),

then flatten this mesh stuff onto a plan ?

Thank you very much if you are able to tell me how to do this !

Cordially,

Guy

[laughingcreek]

If your a cheapskate like me, A Meshmixer to Pepakura workflow works well.  I'm sure there are other programs out there that will do the trick also.

[TrippyLighting]

I'd ask what you want to do with such a flattened surface ?

Depending on the  answer there are other methods.

You could use the Exactflat plugins for Fusion 360as well. But i've head its a intel pricey.

[CapGuy]

Hi Peter,
I could tell you what I'll do, but in this case I'll have to kill you after this 😉
Seriously, I knew ExactFlat and the price is not the only problem for me : it can stretch the fabric used, and I don't want that.
What I want is exactly what I described. The goal is to create something like a kitesurf wing (take a look at my profil image) then to flatten it to send DXF files for laser cutting the fabric needed to sewing the real thing in the real life.
I am able to do this within Rhino3D and it works fine, but I would prefer to understand how to do it within F360 and to be confident with this procedure.
Thanks a lot for your time,
Cordially,
Guy

[CapGuy]

Hello,

After some search about "tessellation" I guess the "BRep to Mesh" F360 function will help me for the first part of this action.

But after the meshing procedure, I will need to choose the joints to cut, then to unfold (to flatten) the meshes and put them on a chosen plan.

How to do this cutting and unfolding on a plan ?

Thank you very much for your help,
Guy

[CapGuy]

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