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Posted by Keet at Jan 1, 2023, 10:39:47 PM
Re: create own 3D models with opening
I read that there could be even several openings per model, couldn't it? It's more of a theoretical question, but I could create blinds and each element could be movable and rotatable?
Yes, that is certainly possible. Check the MultiAxesTest and flexible hose examples mentioned in this thread: http://www.sweethome3d.com/support/forum/viewthread_thread,11818. The trick to have multiple opening in the same object is to give them increasing numbers like sweethome3d_hinge_1_, sweethome3d_hinge_2_, etc. Numbering must start at 1 and you can't skip numbers.

The flexible hose is a good example to show the increasing numbers for chained deformations but even without chaining you need to increase the number per type of deformation.

You can create a cabinet with 2 drawers and 2 doors where each drawer and door can be opened individually. The object will contain "g sweethome3d_rail_1_*" and "g sweethome3d_rail_2_*" for the drawers and "g sweethome3d_hinge_1_*" and "g sweethome3d_hinge_2_*" for the doors.
One drawer will have all it's parts prefixed with "g sweethome3d_opening_on_rail_1_" and the second drawer will have all it's parts prefixed with "g sweethome3d_opening_on_rail_2_". For the doors it's similar: one door will have all of it's parts prefixed with "g sweethome3d_opening_on_hinge_1_" and the second door with "g sweethome3d_opening_on_hinge_2_".
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