T-spline to solid trouble (fun project though)

[Vintagetunes]

Hi y'all!

I've been slowly trying to improve my T-spline modeling, so I took on this giant boot project at my job.  I was hoping to create a solid from the volume of this, then use Slicer For Fusion to create a quick crosslock structure for the inside.  The boundary fill tool seems to work a bit differently than I thought (I've only attempted using a couple of times in the past), and after converting the closed T-spline to bRep, I didn't seem to get an actual solid.

If anyone felt like taking a look at it, I'd be grateful.

Thank y'all!

P.S.  The Thicken I did on this was only for an early render for work.

 

[jhackney1972]

If I am understanding you correctly, you wanted to create a solid body of the boot.  If this is correct you will be better off using the boot surface to create a Boundary Fill.  Simply close in the top and bottom of the boot and the Boundary Fill will work for you.  I will admit the top of the boot is a bit of a challenge to get a surface patch in but using Include 3D Geometry command it is possible.  Please note the gap between the boot and the sole.  Model attached.

[Vintagetunes]

Thank you!  I will give those a try!  I'll have to do a bit of reading up on Include 3D geometry, as I'm not sure that I've ever used it

As for that bottom gap, I just noticed it myself after I posted this. I'm not sure if I moved that, or if maybe the Match didn't fit the sketch as closely as I'd thought

Thanks again!

[jhackney1972]

I am attaching a better model.  I removed some of the gap in the sole.

If this answers your question, please select the "Accept Solution" icon on my post. If you have further questions, please ask.  I will be happy to supply a video on my process if you require it, including the use of Include 3D Geometry.

[TrippyLighting]

I would approach that very differently!

When I see a new user using T-Splines, the first thing I check is the model in Box view mode. It is paramount that the model in box view mode somewhat closely resembles the desired shape. 

Then, I'd modify the T-Spline to intersect the sole and ... just watch the screencast 😉