i would imagine that once one figures out
the ad2k tricks and techniques,
build time will become greatly reduced.
remember, we're muddling around in the dark here.
basically, crashing into walls.
after a few bumps and bruises,
i'm sure we'll get the hang of it.
side note,
i've been playing with the intersection process today.
danged if i didn't have to relearn it...again.
this time, i'm writing a step by step.
later, all i'll have to do is remember
where i put the document.
about importing...
there are several import options.
click on file/Import menu.... to see them.
PLUS, there is an Insert Assembly option
located in the model editor.
it's real handy for complex models.
i would use it to build the base model
and add say, the wing/nacelle
and the tail section....
it saves a lot of resources
for the final build.
but, that's for later.
i know you're antsy to see it come together.
so try this, save the fuselage master assembly,
go into ad2k main folder and make a copy of it.
(you should be doing this anyway in case disaster strikes)
okay, back in the program, click File/Rename.
call it what you want...save and open your wing/nacelle master,
or where ever your wing and nacelle are located.
go into the sub assemblies you want to export.
click menu Sub Assy/Select first chain/Select all chains for export
(also, check out the bottom of the Utilities menu)
i highly recommend only exporting from one sub assembly at a time.
unless, you want a giant conglomerated mess.
anyway, save and open that new master we just made.
click file/Import chains
in the window, select the master we just set up the export.
a new Import sub assembly will be created.
create a new wing sub assembly and move all that stuff into it.
save and go back and get the nacelle and so on and on.
BE SURE TO CLEAR THE EXPORT LIST EACH TIME.
you can do the same thing with template classes,
if you want.
there you go.
that should keep you busy for a while.
i forgot to tell you,
all polygons will be back to TPOLYs in the model editor,
so, there's that to look forward to.
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