Crown Molding Pack v3.0+ Documentation
Getting Started
- Download the files onto your computer.
- Install and enable the Crown Molding Pack by installing the .zip file. You shouldn’t un-zip this file.
- Open the scene where you want to use the Crown Molding Pack.
- Press N in the 3D view to show the tool panel if it's hidden, click Tool, and expand the Crown Molding Tools panel if it's hidden.
- Click the Append .blend File button to automatically import the CrownMoldingPack collection. It will automatically be disabled in your scene so it doesn't affect your project.
- Pick which category of paths you’d like to view in the Category drop-down.
- In the large box below the Category section, click to select which path you’d like to choose. If you prefer a list of names, you can do so in the Path Selection drop-down.
- In edit mode, select the face of the object where you'd like to put crown molding, like the ceiling.
- Click the Convert to CMP Path button. That’s it!
Full Walkthrough
Here's everything you need to know about the Crown Molding Pack and the Crown Molding Tools add-on.
- Crown Molding Pack
- 34 Crown Molding Paths - Typically used where a wall meets the ceiling. You can also use these as a railing, under the edge of a table, as the edge to a picture frame, as the edge to a window or doorway, as the edge of a window pane, as an inset on a wall, door, cabinet, or ceiling, or stacked to create a double-sided railing. These objects are named Ceiling-CrownXX.
- 25 Window Paths - Can be used on a flat edge, like a door frame, window frame, or picture frame. There are 2 versions of each path, Window-TrimbottomXX and Window-TrimtopXX. This makes adjusting where the trim appears very simple, just change the name to get the other option.
- 14 Panel Trim Paths - Typically used on a wall, about 3 feet above the ground. Also used for insets and edges for tables. These objects are named Panel-SomethingXX.
- 10 Wall Trim Paths - Typically used on a wall, about 3 feet above the ground. Also used for insets and edges for tables. These objects are named Wall-SomethingXX.
- 26 Floor Base Paths - Typically used where a wall meets the floor. These objects are named Floor-SomethingXX.
- 4 Rail Paths - Used for a handrail. These objects are named Rail-SomethingXX.
- 5 Corner Trim Paths - 2 corner guards and 3 ply caps (for the top edge of wainscoting). These objects are named Corner-SomethingXX.
- 20 Picture Frame Paths - Used to create picture frames. These objects are named Picture-FrameXX.
- 1 Trim Mesh Object - Great for corners of middle trim paths. This object is named za-Misc-Trimcap01.
- Stats - 138 Unique Paths, 39 new paths since v2.1, 163 total paths.
- Crown Molding Tools
- Convert to CMP Path - Works with single or multiple faces and edges. Converts mesh faces or edges to separate curves with the proper rotation, and sets the bevel object to the selected path.
- Change Path - Changes the bevel object of the selected paths to the current profile selection.
- Select CMP Paths - Selects all paths with bevel objects.
- < Previous - Changes the selected path to the previous option.
- Next > - Changes the selected path to the next option.
- Tilt - - Works with single or multiple 3D curves. Rotates selected 3D curves tilt by -90 degrees.
- Tilt + - Works with single or multiple 3D curves. Rotates selected 3D curves tilt by 90 degrees.
- Tilt <> - Works with single or multiple 3D curves. Rotates selected 3D curves tilt by 180 degrees.
- Mirror X - Works with all objects. Mirrors objects on the Global X Axis.
- Mirror Y - Works with all objects. Mirrors objects on the Global Y Axis.
- Mirror Z - Works with all objects. Mirrors objects on the Global Z Axis.
- Scale - - Works with single or multiple curves. Decreases the scale of curves without changing the path.
- Scale + - Works with single or multiple curves. Increases the scale of curves without changing the path.
- <> Direction - Works with single or multiple curves. Switches the direction of the curve, which will change what side the bevel object appears.
- Curve 2D - Works with single or multiple curves. Converts selected curves to 2D dimension.
- Curve 3D - Works with single or multiple curves. Converts selected curves to 3D dimension.
- 2D/3D - Works with single or multiple curves. Converts selected curves to 2D dimension if they are 3D, and vice versa.
- Auto-rotate Curve - When enabled, the add-on attempts to rotate the curve so that 2D curves work better. Disable for paths that aren't on a flat X, Y, or Z plane.
- Documentation - Open the link to this documentation.