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# 1 27-05-2004 , 03:58 AM

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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.

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# 2 27-05-2004 , 04:13 AM

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A revolve maybe?

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# 3 27-05-2004 , 12:56 PM

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Yup...a revolve all the way.

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# 4 27-05-2004 , 07:16 PM

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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.

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# 5 27-05-2004 , 07:30 PM

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

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# 6 15-07-2011 , 04:01 PM

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

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# 7 15-07-2011 , 04:58 PM

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seeing as this is 7 years old...

in 3 words how would you model the filament?

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# 8 15-07-2011 , 05:01 PM

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# 9 18-07-2011 , 01:18 AM

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

Ta da. Instant Lightbulb.

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