different size segments within a row

[Ed Reed]

Using WTP, is it possible to create a design with different size segment in the same row? I want to do something like this.

I know I can change the thickness of every other row but I can't figure out how to make the three narrow segments followed by one wide segment, and repeat. Any thoughts?

 

[mfisher]

The short answer is no. The segment edge length is the same for all segments within a ring in WTP.

One solution is to make up a laminate for your pattern. (black, white, brown, white, black) The laminate would be cut at the proper angle for the number of segments per ring.

Looking at the beyond the basic vid may give you some ideas.
www.segeasy.com/segeasy.htm

You might also try building a laminate up and make a "bowl from a board".
If you are not familiar with "bowl from a board", a simple search will provide information.

 

[Ed Reed]

Thanks for the response. I was afraid that would be the answer but I wanted to check.

I did come up with a design in WTP that has the same look. I basically figured the brown segments approximately equaled nine of the individual white or black segments with that count I duplicated the pattern 12 times for a total of 144 segments per row. With a zero thickness row between each pattern row I was able to produce the design successfully. Then I can calculate the total edge length of the nine brown segments and cut a single piece with that edge length.

I like your idea of building a laminate to cut my segments from though. I think if I make a laminate that consist of two rows in the pattern, I can then make simple 12 segment rings to build the blank from.

Thanks again.

 

[mfisher]

Thanks for the response. I was afraid that would be the answer but I wanted to check.

I did come up with a design in WTP that has the same look. I basically figured the brown segments approximately equaled nine of the individual white or black segments with that count I duplicated the pattern 12 times for a total of 144 segments per row. With a zero thickness row between each pattern row I was able to produce the design successfully. Then I can calculate the total edge length of the nine brown segments and cut a single piece with that edge length.

I like your idea of building a laminate to cut my segments from though. I think if I make a laminate that consist of two rows in the pattern, I can then make simple 12 segment rings to build the blank from.

Thanks again.

Your welcome. Thanks for sharing how you got the design in WTP.
When you get your final design done consider posting your project in the Member Contributed Projects Forum. I for one would be interested in downloading and looking at your WTP file.

 

[Ed Reed]

Will do.