Combine multiple objects into one, but only factoring the total area / outline of combined shapes
Hey gang,
A very common requirement I have is to combine a number of objects into a single polygon. The multipoly tool does this, but creates empty spaces were objects intersect. I am wanting to create a solid shape (polygon) that uses the extents of all combined shapes. Currently, I have to manually break each object, trim lines to specific vertices, then combine as a multipoly... a very time consuming task. Does any know if there is a 'solid multipoly' command or macro that can automate this?
A very common requirement I have is to combine a number of objects into a single polygon. The multipoly tool does this, but creates empty spaces were objects intersect. I am wanting to create a solid shape (polygon) that uses the extents of all combined shapes. Currently, I have to manually break each object, trim lines to specific vertices, then combine as a multipoly... a very time consuming task. Does any know if there is a 'solid multipoly' command or macro that can automate this?
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I made some experiments on this some years ago. The result is the attached XP.
It's a WIP in standby though...
Works fine to merge two polygons but will include every enclosed area (see picture).
The command is MRGP.
Thing is, I'm still quite the noob concering CC3(+), so my question is: how do I install it and how do I then access from within CC3?
Do I just copy the dll in the main directory of CC3? And does it work for CC3+ or do I better fire up the 'old' one?
You extract the MERGE.dll file either in the program files\Profantasy\CC3 folder or in the progam files\Profantasy\CC3Plus folder (not in the program data\profantasy\CC3plus folder). Program files might be Program files(x86).
Then you launch CC3/CC3+ and type MRGP (enter) to access the command.
On my system, it works fine on CC3+ but you need to perform a Redraw (CTRL R) command after completion.
Many thanks, great job!