I'm having trouble finding a way to create a rectangular mesh that sits on the outside of a sphere (but takes the shape of the sphere).
Can someone lead me in the right direction?
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2$\begingroup$ can you add an image of what you want to achieve ? $\endgroup$– PolossonDec 18, 2013 at 14:38
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1$\begingroup$ Do you mean like this? puu.sh/5QEtZ.png Or this? puu.sh/5QEzT.png $\endgroup$– CharlesLDec 18, 2013 at 14:42
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It sounds like you want to do something like this:
To model that:
Add a plane (ShiftA > Add > Mesh > Plane).
Give it some extra geometry with a Simple Subdivision surface modifier:
Add a shrink wrap modifier and select the target object in the Target input box:
Add a Solidify modifier to give it some thickness:
And you get:
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1$\begingroup$ Seems like an unnecessary lot of work if the plane is going to take on the shape/curvature of the sphere. Why not just duplicate a part of the sphere, extrude and separate. $\endgroup$– iKlsRDec 18, 2013 at 15:12
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2$\begingroup$ @iKlsR, this technique is more flexible and allows you to position the plane wherever you want on the sphere. $\endgroup$– CharlesLDec 18, 2013 at 15:27
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1$\begingroup$ I agree with @iKlsR, because you can still position the plane as you wish, if you set the plane's center the same as the sphere's center, then use Rotate tool. $\endgroup$– PolossonDec 18, 2013 at 17:23
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$\begingroup$ @Polosson, good point, but you can't shift it to a non centered position. i.e. puu.sh/5QMYc.png Even so, there are multiple ways to do it. iKlsR or Polosson, could you post an answer outlining the other technique? $\endgroup$– CharlesLDec 18, 2013 at 17:42
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$\begingroup$ Thank you, this is exactly what I am looking for. Cheers! $\endgroup$– user5025Dec 18, 2013 at 19:10
