Some questions about curves in DarkRadiant

[dmw88]

I've seen how patches can be used to create some basic curves, and how things like cones and cylinders can be created with brushes. I am curious about how I can create some other curves - say I want a 90 degree curve, ie, and end-cap cut in half. How can I create this? I see that I cannot cut patches. I'd also like to figure out how to create a cylinder with a hollow interior, and also a hollow half sphere (dome) or quarter sphere (half-dome). I've seen most of these in various FMs so it is almost certainly doable in DR, but I'm at a bit of a loss. Thanks in advance!

[JackFarmer]

I am not sure if I understand correctly, but I recall a thread about cutting patches:

 

http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/19244-cutting-patches/

 

I hope this is helpful.

Edited December 25, 2018 by JackFarmer

[VanishedOne]

Yes, you can use the Scripts -> Split patch to make half- and quarter-domes.

 

I'm not quite sure what 'a cylinder with a hollow interior' is asking for (anything made with Patch -> Create Cylinder will be hollow, unlike a brush prism), but if you want the cylinder's surfaces to face inwards you can do Patch -> Matrix -> Invert, and if you want both inward- and outward-facing surfaces without a twosided material, you can copy the patch and matrix-invert the copy.

 

The 'end-cap cut in half' sounds like the Bevel option in the cap selector.

Edited December 25, 2018 by VanishedOne

[dmw88]

Thanks, guys! I didn't know about the inverted patches. A 'hollow' cylinder I meant would be like a solid cylinder with an empty cylinder inside it, if that makes any sense - like this:

http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/42700/42779/cylinder-07_42779_sm.gif

[dmw88]

Duplicate post, please delete...

Edited December 26, 2018 by dmw88

[VanishedOne]

Ah, I see. For something like that, try making a basic cyllinder and then using Thicken Selected Patches with the option to create seams ticked.

[Destined]

I would recommend checking the Wiki. Starting with http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Patches When you type Patch in the search field there are several suggestions on special uses of patches as well.