Using Editable Mesh object for Loft or Sweep

[raq007]

Hi guys

 

I wanna make a ceiling design n Ive got a 3d objects for Ceiling corners.(pics are down below) I made a spline all around the ceiling and I can use Sweep or Loft command to give that shape but for that shape it must b spline also, but here I have Editable mesh object and its not work. Can someone explain me how can use it in all sides of ceiling corners, except Duplicating..

 

 

 

Thanks

[danb4026]

What about using the spacing tool? If you know the dimensions (lengths) of the 3d pieces, you could using the spacing tool and set the spacing to the same distance as the length of each piece. It will place as many 3d pieces together to fill your path.

[raq007]

Well if i have a Curve type Room then what can i do?

[MegaPixel]

Those are really nicely detailed trim objects you have there indeed, but unless your camera is going to be within 3 feet of those trims, I think you should opt. to sweep the main profile and map the surface details after the fact. Turn on generate mapping coordinates for your sweeps. Your Poly count will be much much lower going this route.

[danb4026]

I tend to agree with super dave. Sweep the shape without the details and map the details on after the fact.

[BrianKitts]

Even if you are viewing from closeup this could still be done with mapping.

 

Take your nice detailed meshes and render them straight on to generate a zdepth map that can be displacement mapped onto your sweep.

 

as mentioned before, using the generate UV option for the sweep (or loft) is the key.