To flatten 3D surface

Marcel · March 3, 2018, 11:12pm

I need to flatten a 3D surface so I can get the surface laser cut., Can someone tell me which command I should use. I have tried “smash” and “flatten Srf” but to no avail.

davidcockey · March 4, 2018, 12:55am

The answer depends on the shape of the 3D surface. Many 3D surfaces cannot be flattened without distortion due to basic geometry, not Rhino limitations.

davidcockey · March 4, 2018, 12:57am

Try UnrollSrf, Smash and Squish.

Marcel · March 4, 2018, 2:28am

Thanks I will try that.

Andrew_Nowicki · March 4, 2018, 2:57am

If nothing works well, try this professional plugin called ExactFlat: https://wiki.mcneel.com/webinars/exactflat

Marcel · March 4, 2018, 4:02am

Very good plug in for what I want! But , very expensive as a plug in!

Daniel4 · March 6, 2018, 1:27pm

Have a look at their online service. You don’t have to buy a full licence