Is there a better way to apply the texture than creating a surface? How can I adjust the scale of the texture? Maybe applying a texture is not the best way to show that this guard is to have a section of expanded metal that will fit inside the 16x24 in guard? A note is not ideal in the drawing, but I suppose it is better than making an actual model of the expanded metal. Have to scroll in lots to actually see the expanded metal. I am not sure if the way i inserted the texture is correct, but it currently is scaled down to small. Schemed of expanded metal - hatch (389 Bytes). I have a simple frame made of a 1/2 rod and have inserted a textured appearance of expanded metal.ĬAD/BIM Library of blocks 'Expanded metal' Free CAD+BIM Blocks, Models, Symbols and Details Free CAD and BIM blocks library - content for AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360 and other 2D and 3D CAD applications by Autodesk. My question is how to pattern the sketch of the shape so that I dont have to copy or mirror over 100 of these sketches/outlines to form the pattern? Essentially I want my mesh to fill in a 30' x 30' square. ADVERTISEMENT As my journey through Inventor 2012 continues, I have the task of creating Expanded Metal Mesh.I have the basic sketch of the shape and all is well.If you need to change the size of the mesh you can edit nodes of the polyline and adjust the number of columns and rows in the selection info palette.ĪutoCAD LT:: Hatches For Expanded Metal And Mesh-types? Where would I find some hatches for expanded metal and mesh-types? Everything looks good on paper. Boolean subtract the pattern from the extrude and change the line style of the polyline to invisible.

Then draw a polyline of the shape I want extrude the shape. In version 20 (with part tree on) I create a 3d pattern of the negative spaces. Have you tried the hatch pattern creator? (for 2d) For 3d you can use the pattern tool(if you have platinum).

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