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How to clean up two intersecting objects Extrude the roof using the ‘Follow Me Tool’. *Remember to select the path.

The result is shown below

The lines at the top of the roof cross over, so to fix this you need to create an intersection.

Used same the process as ‘House’ task from week 14

to draw this.

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1. Triple click on the roof to select all of it.

2. Right click on the roof and choose ‘Intersect Faces > With Model’.

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3. Delete unwanted lines View the roof in X-ray mode to delete any lines that can’t be seen on the surface. To execute:

Ø Click on view Ø Face Style Ø X-ray

The result is shown below

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Using intersect tool Draw some shapes that intersect.

Use the ‘Offset Tool’ to make opening for the door.

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We need to delete the intersecting lines inside the shape. Triple click to select the model then right click on the model. Choose ‘Intersect Faces > With Model’.

Use the X-ray tool to help you select what needs deleting. To execute:

Ø Click on view Ø Face Style Ø X-ray

Quick way: Use the ‘Clean Selection’ tool to get rid of unwanted lines. To execute:

Ø Click on Tools Ø D.B.Tools Ø Clean Selection

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The result is shown below

To clean up the model click on Window then Styles.

Styles box should appear then click on

edit.

Turn off Profiles, Extensions and

Endpoints so that the model looks

nicer.

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Creating scenes Create scenes using the animation tool. Click on View > Animation > Add Scene.

To make a scene, place the model in desired view using pan, orbit and zoom. Then use the tools below to move around. *Remember to use the mouse to get smoother shots. Add as many scenes as you want then play animation to see results.

Walk

Position camera

Look around

The scene should appear just below the tool bar. If you right click on the scene the options shown on the left will appear.

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Creating an animation To make a short video of scenes click on File, Export then Animation.

Then choose Quicktime Movie or AVI File and Export.

My scenes

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* Remember to check the options before exporting.

My animation in Quicktime Movie

Always select Anti – alias

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To create a smooth animation you can change the transition time and delay time. To execute:

Ø Click on Window Ø Model info