Hi Jan,
janI schrieb:
Hi.
I have to make some 3D construction drawings, I tried to use draw, but is
seems that the 3D functionality is very limited ??
The 3D-engine is limited concerning shadows, but the rest is usable.
Only the UI needs an improvement.
What I would like to was to create a half "ball" out of a circle (a dome
for an astromony observatory, a hobby of mine, when I do not work on MWIKI
or l10n), and then add some cutting lines etc, for a mechanic to follow.
Do you have already enabled the set of predefined 3D-objects? Right
click the drawing toolbar > Customize > Check "3D-objects". The set
contains a "Half-Sphere". Perhaps that is already what you are searching
for.
Do you know the chapter about 3D-Objects in the Draw-Guide? I ask
because it is not clear, how much do you already know about 3D objects.
For example, do you know the difference between object properties and
scene properties?
Am I wrong or is the 3D support limited to presentation and not really fit
for drawing (in case not is there any work in progress) ?
No, the objects are the same in Draw and Impress. One difference between
Impress and Draw is, that you have animation in Impress and that you
have layer in Draw.
In case not, can anybody recommend a good tool, where I can import the
files in AOO and write the documents.
What part of AOO you want to use? If you will use Writer, then the
3D-application should be able to export to pictures. If you will produce
a presentation in Impress, then Flash might work as well, you can use
the Flash plugin.
I have no recommendation, because I can do all what I need in Draw. Only
for those parts where I need an exact calculation, I use a CAS (computer
algebra system).
I know this is a developer list and not a customer support list, but I hope
anyhow that somehow can give me a hint where to continue.
3D is already very special. But you will find experts on the user
mailing list and in the forum too. I read the mailing list regularly and
the forum from time to time.
Kind regards
Regina
