Hi all,
I just purchased Corel Cad 2014 so that I can make 3D models out of 2D product designs.
All I need to do is extrude the 2D vectors from my CDR file. However, when I open the file in CorelCad,
and try to extrude certain shapes, I get this error:
"Modeling operation error: Sweep created a surface with parallel u and v".
The same object will not revolve.
There seems to be no reason that some objects work and others do not; I've tried several file formats, all of them have the same issues.
Is there some way to resolve this? I need 100% of the imported objects to work.
Thank you for your help!
Dan
Hi Dan,
2 suggested workarounds for splines that do not extrude:
1) Convert to polyline using the ExplodeX command. Extrude the (closed!) polyline.
2) Try SWEEP instead of EXTRUDE command. You will need a sweep path in the desired Z (height) direction and length which you can create as a simple line before launching the SWEEP command with that spline.
Best regards,Klaus
Klaus, I got the EXPLODEX command to work, and the spline extruded.
However, the object that was generated is not a solid, the sides are transparent.
Any suggestions? You're the best, thanks!
danmhyman said:the object that was generated is not a solid, the sides are transparent.
When extruding a closed curve it should result in a 3D Solid.
Best regards,Klaus.
I reinstalled Corel Cad, and now the program works properly.
Thank you for your help Klaus, that EXPLODEX command really did the trick.
WELL I may have spoken too soon.
Now objects I create with the EXPLODEX feature can be corrupt, and if I try and modify them, Corel CAD crashes.
Does anyone else have such problems with Corel CAD on Windows 8?
in case of an application crash there is a reporting tool that collects all relevant info and lets you send it to Corel so that we can analyze the problem further. Please make sure you use that to give us a chance to look into that issue.
Another thought: Did you install the latest version CorelCAD 2014.5 (in the Help menu > About dialog you will find the installed version info)? This update to CorelCAD 2014 was released recently and includes a number of improvements, also with regards to the 3D operations.
Thanks Klaus, but that part of the software seems to be buggy too (the report fails to access the correct email program, it defaults to Windows Live).
I have re installed this software a few times, and have had several crashes. Are there additional patches not available on the website?
Now when I try to export to STL file, the program freezes badly, and the file that is written is 0 KB and says
"The file is invalid for use as the following : Certificate Trust List"
What do I have to do to export a STL file?
On Mac version I was able to create binary STL file from your test DWG (attached).
File -> Export -> select STL from file type list ->
Command: EXPORT
Specify entities»
4 found
Default: NoConfirm: Create a binary STL file?Specify Yes or No» y
Command:
Maxim
It must be nice to have functional software.
When I attempt to do the same, my CorelCad freezes and writes a 0 KB file that cannot be used.
Maybe you are trying to export extremely complex model? Have you tried STL export with DWG file I sent you yesterday? Does it fails too?
The program fails at exporting an extruded oval into STL format.
This is one small part of the model I need to create.