Arc help

Post by **Mike** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:51 pm

I am trying to create windows for a doll house. I would like the top of them to be arced. Could someone tell me how to create an arc? I am sure it is pretty straight forward but so far my best result sets architecture back some 20+ years.

Post by **lovebugjunkie** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:01 pm

One way is to create a rectangle, then using node editing change the top of it to "ARC" using the node editing command. Using the middle point you just created you can move it to desired height.

Takes less time than reading my poor attempt at explaining one way to do it.

Then again maybe I'm doing it the hard way and someone with more experience has a better way.

george

Post by **Mike** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:16 pm

Thank you for your quick response. I was trying your method when I stumbled upon an even easier solution. When you go into node edit mode, right click the mouse, it brings up several options, one being "to arc". A perfect little arc is created.

Post by **lovebugjunkie** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:18 pm

Playing with this a bit.

If you start with a rectangle and then remove the top and then reconnect with "connect with a smooth curve" still using the "node editing" options insert a point in the middle of it. When you pull this point up you can create a bullet shape or something that resemble the windows you see in some church's.

Can have some pretty interesting results with the "Node editing" commands. Quick to learn once you play with them for a few minutes.

Post by **lovebugjunkie** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:23 pm

Mike wrote:Thank you for your quick response. I was trying your method when I stumbled upon an even easier solution. When you go into node edit mode, right click the mouse, it brings up several options, one being "to arc". A perfect little arc is created.

You are right, found that way also after I went back and played with it a bit. Seems I always try the hard way first.