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Construction Geometry
Construction Geometry
Construction geometry provides another useful method for generating organic shapes. Construction geometry consists of drawn edges used to create the skeletal forms or wire frames of an object. From Contour is applied to the wire frame to generate edges and faces that define the “skin” of the object or form. You will learn how to create edge construction geometry to create slopes, buildings, and complex structures using the Sandbox tools in Chapters 13, 14, and 15 (Fig. 12.32).
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Fig. 12-32: The edges/frames on the left compose the construction geometry to create the building and the cube.
As with other SketchUp tools, the Sandbox tools can be used in many different contexts. The next three chapters include tutorials and examples of how to harness the Sandbox tools and associated Ruby Scripts to create conceptual grading, model architecture and make complex canopies.
