modeling a light bulb
 

Hi guys, what is the easiest way to modify a simple light bulb? I've tried lofting curves but it doesn't seem to work.

Could ya help me out:D

A revolve maybe?

Yup...a revolve all the way.

Ok, I tried revolve and it doesn't revolve the way I want it too, I've tried all axes and still doesn't revolve the way it should.

It revolves the opposite direction for some strange reason.

Reset your revolve options and try again. Make the profile in the side view and revolve.

Try surfaces>revolve (nurbs). And yes, don't forget to reset revolve settings before applying revolve.

seeing as this is 7 years old...

in 3 words how would you model the filament?

Helix one word, do I win some thing LOL...........dave

windows > General editor > Visor > objectsMesh > Clear Lightbulb.

Ta da. Instant Lightbulb.


*face palm* Didn't realize the thread was 7 years old....move along..nothing to see here...move along.

daverave.....(1 word and he knows how to)...so do I win something too?? LOL