Is it possible to cut out a surface with a curve?

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# 1 27-02-2005 , 02:50 AM

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Is it possible to cut out a surface with a curve?

I am working on a spaceship, and I was wondering if it is possible to use a curve ( or projected curve ) to cut out or detach a portion of a surface. I know you can do it with Isoparms, but I need something a little more flexible user added image

If any1 knows, please walk me through.

P.S. I used Rhino 3.0 before, and there was a command called split, where you do that kind of stuff ^^^ , so that is where I got the idea. user added image

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# 2 27-02-2005 , 10:30 AM

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you want to remove the area insides a curve on surface yeh? use the trim tool and you should be able to do it.

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# 3 28-02-2005 , 02:31 AM

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hey, is it possible to remove it and still keep the surface inside? Just asking.

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# 4 28-02-2005 , 08:35 AM

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Sure, in the Trim Tool tool options check "Keep Original" then when you trim, you'll still have your original object and a newly created surface in the shape of the trim.

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