Extensions:2.4/Py/Scripts/Add/Domical Vault

Domical Vault 0.0.7
Create a domical vault.

UI location	Group: Add ( see note )
Version	0.0.7	Author(s)	Neil McAllister, Bartius Crouch
Blender	2.48	License	N/A
Note(s)	Also in Add Menu Toolkit

Executable information

File name	vault-0.0.6.py
Current version download	updated version in rar-archive on blenderWiki - Docimal_Vault-0.0.7_2.48.rar (2008.12.30) - Script update for Blender 2.48a

Links	http://bartius.crouch.googlepages.com/vault http://bartius.crouch.googlepages.com/vault_download

Introduction

Create Docimal Vaults

• This Script Creates Docimal Vaults.
• A Vault is an architectural term for an arced form.
• Often used to provide a space with a ceiling or roof.
• Also resembling tents
• Individual sections could be described as sails.
• Many Styles of Vault can be created.
• Make Vaults made of Triangles or Quads.
• Real time Updates.
• and more.
• Let's have a look at the Interface.

Instructions

Interface/Menu Overview

• Features: Sliders, Numeric Input, Buttons,
• Length Scale on the Y axis.
• Width Scale on the X axis.
• Square Press for Uniform locked X + Y axis.
• Pointiness Scale on the Z axis.
• Resoloution Auto Subdivide.
• Full dome Press for Full Vault, Depress for Sail.
• Triangles Press for Triangle Mesh, Depress for Quad Mesh.
• Name Enter the name of your vaults.
• Number of vertices Show/Change current vertice count.
• Update Press to update the mesh.
• Real-time Press to see changes applied as you make them.
• Reset Reset to Defaults.
• Exit End Script.

Using Docimal Vaults 0.0.6

• Download the script & place it in Blender's default script folder.
• Open the Script from the Scripts/Add Menu.
• There will be a Vault created & the Menu will appear.
• You can press S in Blender to scale the mesh now if you need.
• Press the Real-time button
• Change the resolution & press Set smooth in Blender F9
• Experiment with the different settings in the Script Menu.
• To add multiple Docimal vaults to the same scene.
• You can Shift/d Duplicate in Blender.
• To edit the duplicate mesh with the Script.
• Select the Vault to edit, Press Select in the script.
• Note apply all textures After editing mesh.

External Documentation

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• http://bartius.crouch.googlepages.com/vault_docs

Additional Information

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• In the Wiki writer's opinion always have Python Installed on your computer when using scripts. http://www.python.org/

Known Issues

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• If you apply a Material, then edit the mesh.
• You must re-apply the Material after editing.
• Always save your work before using scripts.

History

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Version           Author                        Modifications

• 0.0.6___________Bartius Crouch______Automatic vertex prediction, new method for multiple vaults
• 0.0.5___________Sylvain Gailloud_____Fixed to work with Blender 2.44
• 0.0.4___________Neil McAllister______Vertex prediction, full vault creates 1 mesh instead of 4
• 0.0.3___________Bartius Crouch______New GUI, presets, fulldome, triangles
• 0.0.2___________Bartius Crouch______Prevented over-write on re-opening by adding new vault
• 0.0.1-BC________Bartius Crouch______Added real-time, reset, resolution, and square
• 0.0.1-RH________Reed Hedges_______Mesh isn't constantly being updated
• 0.0.1___________Neil McAllister______First working version

Support

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• Python & Plugins forum at Blender Artists.

Credits

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Thanks go to:

• Neil McAllister, Bartius Crouch for The Script.

Permissions, (Bartius).

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