Simplest way to create a database symbol

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I'm trying to model a database symbol like this

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The only way I currently know how to do this is by starting with a flat cylinder and repeatedly extruding and scaling.

extrude scale Z scale .9 extrude scale Z scale 1.1

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This is very tedious. How else could I accomplish this?

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-13 12:57:39Z

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create a single piece out of a cylinder.

To make the edges less sharp read this question:

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Add an array modifier, and move the relative offset values for the Z axis like this.

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Add a mix of glossy and anisotropic shaders.

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EDIT Want an even simpler way?

Add a Curve->Circle.

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Make it a 2D curve, fill in on both sides, give it some extrusion and bevel:

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Add the array modifier, and texture.

For Info on how light a shiny object read this: Make a gold reflective object

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answered Oct 17, 2014 at 3:27

user1853

$\begingroup$ That works perfectly. How did you get such uniform lighting over the object? $\endgroup$
– spuder
Oct 17, 2014 at 5:08
$\begingroup$ For the lighiting you just need a big source. Either a large plane or something like this: blender.stackexchange.com/a/15685/1853 $\endgroup$
– user1853
Oct 17, 2014 at 5:11

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