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April 24, 2023
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How to design this house- windows on a curved surface

  • April 24, 2023
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Hey,

how can I draw this building? I have problems at aligning the windows in the correct angle. Is there a way I can get this done easily?

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Correct answer Monika Gause

Im sorry. I overread this part of your answer. How can I do this? It is mapped as a picture and I cannot edit it. Could you please explain in more detail?

(I'm very new to illustrator but need it for my university)


You can use the pen tool to click on that ellipse path to add points or use the Object > Path > Add Points function. 

The points need to be added to the ellipse, not to the symbol.

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Jacob Bugge
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Community Expert
April 24, 2023

Luca,

 

Depending on the exact requirements, again depending on the ultimate use, you may wish to have plane windows, working with a combination based on the curved shape and a polygonal one coinciding with it at the sides of the windows.

 

Legend
April 24, 2023

You could create the window grid flat, make a symbol of it, and then map in onto a 3-d shape.

Participating Frequently
April 24, 2023

Thank you! That looks exactly as I want it :). Could you explain it more detailed eventually? Im quite new... How do I create a symbol and then map it into a 3d shape?

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 25, 2023

I just realized that unfortunately I have the 2020 version. There is no panel for "3d and materials"... 😧 Is there another option?


The 3D classic effects allow mapping as well. Check out the link that Kurt Gold posted. And scroll down to the very bottom of that page.