Project: Blender Extensions

Tracker: Py Scripts Contrib

Python: 3.2

Blender: 2.59

Author(s): Randy Blose

Script name: Beam Builder

Wiki page: http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Extensions:2.5/Py/Scripts/Add_Mesh/BeamBuilder

Category: Add Mesh

SVN Download: https://svn.blender.org/svnroot/bf-extensions/contrib/py/scripts/addons/add_mesh_beam_builder.py

Status: Open

This add-on currently creates 5 types of beam primitives used in modern construction. The types of beams are Rectangular, C or U channel, L shaped beam, T shaped beam, or I shaped beam. The Rectangular beam can be create as a solid beam, or a 'hallow' beam with inside geometry. The U, C, L, T, and I beams, all feature a 'taper' parameter allowing the user to adjust the amount of taper of the outside edges.



The purpose of this add-on is to aid in the fast construction of interior warehouse/factory interior meshes. I think it would be useful for constructing other architectural meshes, such as bridges and early construction of skyscrapers and other steel constructions.



Currently, the script should be placed in the 2.56/7 'addons' folder and activated from the user preferences -> add-ons -> add mesh -> beam builder checkbox.



Full manual, todo list, and future plans will be included in a wiki page for this script soon!

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