Пепакура как изменить размер шлема

Introduction[]

Pepakura (often referred to as «Pep») is a program that creates buildable papercraft models. Using 3 dimensional data, Pepakura allows the model to be unfolded to a flat template to be cut, folded, and glued together. Pepakura accepts a range of 3D file extensions, and can save files in its native extension (.pdo). While Pep is good for starting armorers, it rarely ends up high quality. And if it does, it can cost around $500USD to achieve the level of detail inherent in most molded armor.

Pepakura can also be used as a base for molded armor- it provides a good base of the basic shapes to work from. Adding detail and smoothing yields great, re-cast-able results.

Your safety is your responsibility alone, not the authors of these articles! This page includes content that is considered to be instructional, using products, tools, substances and/or methods that may, or may not be harmful if additional safety concerns are not addressed. It is highly recommended that you research and follow the applicable safety methods before following these instructions. This Wikia has a safety page you should become familiar with, but it is in no way considered to be a complete authority on the subject.

PLEASE NOTE: Some Pep authors do not allow their .pdo files to be rehosted, or linked to, from this Wiki. Please do not add files without confirmation from the Authors of these files.

FAQ[]

How-To[]

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First, read this entire page. {C    
Make sure you read the whole page. {C    
Then, grab the stuff on the shopping list at the bottom and follow the steps below.

Download Pepakura[]

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To download Pepakura, you will need to visit Pepakura’s website

Select «Download» from the left.    
Once on the download page, select Pepakura Designer.    
Follow the download and installation instructions on that page.

Download the Armor Files[]

There are several people who have made downloadable armor files.    
You can find them at our Pepakura File Index.

If you can’t find what you need, try here (Note that you do need an account to download the files!): 405th.com — Pepakura Download Database

Remove Face Color[]

{C    
You can save ink by turning off the gray fill color that may be enabled. The color isn’t necessary, as you won’t see it when your piece is finished. Simply click the «BothWindows» tab at the top, and un-check «Use materials for faces». {C    
This should turn your model white, as well as all of the pieces shown on the right.

Sometimes the option is already unchecked. If it is, this step is not needed.

In some versions it is the «others» tab at the top. Uncheck «textures On/Off» for the same result.

Changing Paper Size[]

If you are using a file formatted for A4 paper, then you might need to change it to letter format. {C    
To change the page configuration from A4 to letter:

1. Select the «File» tab and select «Print and Paper Configuration».

2. Change the paper size to letter from A4.

3. You should also change the margins as low as possible. 10 is a good number.

Formula[]

You can use this formula to determine how big you should make your armor: Master Chief is 7’2″ tall (86 inches).

1. Find out your height in inches.

2. Add 4-6 inches to that(If you don’t, your armor will not fit)

3. Divide your height by 86. (xx / 86 = x.xxxxx)

4. Take the number you found in step 3, and multiply it by the current scale (usually around 31.9).

5. Go to Pepakura Designer, open the .pdo file, and go to the «scale» and then «scale factor».

6. Enter the number you found in step 4 in the «scale» box.

{C    
Note: Keep in mind: the size of the default scale that’s in use before you edit is from the base of the ground to the top outside of MC’s helmet. You don’t really want the top of your head to be touching the top of the inside of the helmet if you expect it to fit right. So you may want to add two or three inches to your actual height before doing the math. This may help other areas as well, where it could come through a bit tight. {C     
After you print, double check that all flaps have numbers on them. Also, print a Bicep with the scaling you have decided for yourself to make sure that it fits properly. It is much easier to make a bicep than it is a helmet.

You could also go to the following link for pepakura file scaling methods;

{C    
How To Scale Your Armour-Tutorial

{C    
Each method in the above link is designed to help you scale your pepakura armour with ease and great accuracy.

Rearranging Layout[]

Moving[]

Since letter and A4 paper are different sizes, the pieces will usually not fit after you change the paper size. You will need to re-align them to fit on the pages.

First, get rid of the 3D window, so that you will have more room to re-arrange the pieces. Select the «Configuration» tab, and click on «Show Only 2DPatternWindow».

To space the patterns out, you’ll need to use the «Select and Move» tool. {C    
You can select it in the right-click menu. Now, arrange all of the piece so they all fit on the pages, and don’t overlap. You can put as many pieces on one page as you can without overlap, but some space aids in cutting it out.

Rotating

Using only the «Select and Move» tool, you can arrange all of the pieces. However, if you don’t want to waste paper, you can use the «Rotate Part» tool to arrange the pieces closer, and conserve paper.

{C    
To use the «Rotate Part» tool, select it in the right-click menu. Now when you click on a piece, small circles will appear on its vertexes. Select a pivot vertex. There should now be a cross hair on it. Now, click and drag another vertex in order to spin the piece.

{C    
Position your parts to your satisfaction.
Tip: Goto 2D Menu, select ‘Check for Overlapping Parts’ to ensure nothing overlaps.

Pepakura Printing Settings[]

After you have the paper resized, and the patterns re-aligned, you should be able to print. There are a few more things that you may want to change before printing though.

Flaps[]

You can change whether or not there are flaps (which are used to tape or glue one pattern to the other), color the flaps, or change the width of the flaps.

Edge ID[]

You can turn on or off the Edge ID- it’s a number that helps you match adjacent edges. From here you can also flip the ID position and change the font size. Size 6 font will reduce the chance of numbers overlapping.

Line Style[]

Here you can edit appearance of your line, if it is a Cut Line, Mountain Line (outside fold) or Valley Line (inside fold). Knowing the overall look of your Mountain and Valley lines will help you know whether you are folding out or folding in. If you are not satisfied with the line type defaults, you can also change them to your preference.

Print[]

Before you print it, you may want to do the following:

1. Download PrimoPDF and install.

2. This will create a virtual printer that, when printed to, creates PDF files.

3. Print your PEP pages to that printer and create the file.

4. Open the PDF file.

5. Select all tab numbers on page one and copy/paste them to NotePad.

6. Fix the numbers so they show up one tab number per line.

7. copy this list to Excel, or Open Office (Free), so you get something like this:

.
1|   |   |   |   |   |   | <—Page Numbers
—————————|
5|   |   |   |   |   |   |
13|   |   |   |   |   |   |
99|   |   |   |   |   |   |
55|   |   |   |   |   |   | <— Tabs on that page
43|   |   |   |   |   |   |
12|   |   |   |   |   |   |
etc….   |   |   |   |   |
—————————‘

8. The first line is the page number, the other numbers are the tab numbers on that page.

9. repeate steps 5 to 7 until you get a spreadsheet with one column per PDF page.

10. When you are locating the tabs, all you have to do is CTRL-F, enter the tab number, and you will know on what page its on.

Check it one last time, and maybe again.. then print it.

Cutting Out[]

Using a sharp X-acto knife or scissors, cut out the faces and tabs.

Fold Your Lines[]

With Pen and Ruler[]

1. Find 2 different color pens and a metal ruler. (Note: You can also use a single pen that is out of ink, so you can see the line patterns!)

2. Assign each color pen to a fold type (eg. red = mountain, blue = valley)

3. Line up the ruler on the line that you will be scoring. Use the appropriate color pen for the fold line.

4. Use the pen to score the line. Press harder than normal, and run the pen back and forth at least once.

5. Fold the piece the appropriate way.

With a Knife[]

This will give sharper lines than the pen method, but it’s easy to press down too hard and cut all the way through. {C    
You can score freehand, or use a ruler as in with pen and ruler method.

1. Make some test cuts on a piece of scrap to gauge the pressure you should apply.

2. Score along the fold line using a light amount of pressure. (too much and you will cut through the paper-too little and you will not get a good score line)

3. Fold the piece the appropriate way.

With a Dull Knife[]

A dull knife, such as an ordinary table knife, can be used to compress paper fibers at the fold line, to aid folding.

1. Make sure the knife has no serrations to cut the paper.

2. Find a hard surface to work on.

3. Press the knife firmly along the line.

4. Fold the piece the appropriate way.

Assembly[]

After you cut out and score all the pieces, you might be in dismay at the enormity of the task… {C    
Pep IS cheap, but it is not a one day process; take a break if you are feeling overwhelmed. Start with a flat side away from edges; if you start at an edge, tiny imperfections will build up, you may find that your piece is deformed, or that you can’t fit a piece in properly.

There are several different methods for connecting the pieces, they range from simple to exotic:

Hot Glue:[]

Most popular and easiest method. Combines the strength of CA glue with the ease of Scotch tape. It can be removed- carefully- and re-glued if a seam is misaligned.

Scotch/Masking Tape[]

Very temporary. Should only be used if no other method is available, or sufficient testing has been done to ensure later construction methods will not ruin your work piece. Scotch/masking tape will not dissolve during resining.

Hobby Glue[]

This is a good choice. It comes in small containers and you will need several, though. It’s also still toxic, unless you can find a non toxic brand, also use a well ventilated room.

Strengthening & Detailing[]

Once you’re done with the assembly, put it on!    
Take a picture. Snipe your dog. Melee your neighbors. Stick your parents.

Now get to the Strengthening page to learn to strengthen your armor, then on to our Detailing page to learn how to detail your armor.

Shopping List[]

1. Card Stock

2. Pepakura Designer (program)

3. Printer

4. Clean Workspace

5. Scissors

6. Metal Ruler

7. Red Pen (if used)

8. Blue Pen (if used)

9. Hot Glue Gun and sticks, or CA glue

10. X-acto knife (if used)

11. Epoxy Glue

Introduction[]

Pepakura (often referred to as «Pep») is a program that creates buildable papercraft models. Using 3 dimensional data, Pepakura allows the model to be unfolded to a flat template to be cut, folded, and glued together. Pepakura accepts a range of 3D file extensions, and can save files in its native extension (.pdo). While Pep is good for starting armorers, it rarely ends up high quality. And if it does, it can cost around $500USD to achieve the level of detail inherent in most molded armor.

Pepakura can also be used as a base for molded armor- it provides a good base of the basic shapes to work from. Adding detail and smoothing yields great, re-cast-able results.

Your safety is your responsibility alone, not the authors of these articles! This page includes content that is considered to be instructional, using products, tools, substances and/or methods that may, or may not be harmful if additional safety concerns are not addressed. It is highly recommended that you research and follow the applicable safety methods before following these instructions. This Wikia has a safety page you should become familiar with, but it is in no way considered to be a complete authority on the subject.

PLEASE NOTE: Some Pep authors do not allow their .pdo files to be rehosted, or linked to, from this Wiki. Please do not add files without confirmation from the Authors of these files.

FAQ[]

How-To[]

{C    
First, read this entire page. {C    
Make sure you read the whole page. {C    
Then, grab the stuff on the shopping list at the bottom and follow the steps below.

Download Pepakura[]

{C    
To download Pepakura, you will need to visit Pepakura’s website

Select «Download» from the left.    
Once on the download page, select Pepakura Designer.    
Follow the download and installation instructions on that page.

Download the Armor Files[]

There are several people who have made downloadable armor files.    
You can find them at our Pepakura File Index.

If you can’t find what you need, try here (Note that you do need an account to download the files!): 405th.com — Pepakura Download Database

Remove Face Color[]

{C    
You can save ink by turning off the gray fill color that may be enabled. The color isn’t necessary, as you won’t see it when your piece is finished. Simply click the «BothWindows» tab at the top, and un-check «Use materials for faces». {C    
This should turn your model white, as well as all of the pieces shown on the right.

Sometimes the option is already unchecked. If it is, this step is not needed.

In some versions it is the «others» tab at the top. Uncheck «textures On/Off» for the same result.

Changing Paper Size[]

If you are using a file formatted for A4 paper, then you might need to change it to letter format. {C    
To change the page configuration from A4 to letter:

1. Select the «File» tab and select «Print and Paper Configuration».

2. Change the paper size to letter from A4.

3. You should also change the margins as low as possible. 10 is a good number.

Formula[]

You can use this formula to determine how big you should make your armor: Master Chief is 7’2″ tall (86 inches).

1. Find out your height in inches.

2. Add 4-6 inches to that(If you don’t, your armor will not fit)

3. Divide your height by 86. (xx / 86 = x.xxxxx)

4. Take the number you found in step 3, and multiply it by the current scale (usually around 31.9).

5. Go to Pepakura Designer, open the .pdo file, and go to the «scale» and then «scale factor».

6. Enter the number you found in step 4 in the «scale» box.

{C    
Note: Keep in mind: the size of the default scale that’s in use before you edit is from the base of the ground to the top outside of MC’s helmet. You don’t really want the top of your head to be touching the top of the inside of the helmet if you expect it to fit right. So you may want to add two or three inches to your actual height before doing the math. This may help other areas as well, where it could come through a bit tight. {C     
After you print, double check that all flaps have numbers on them. Also, print a Bicep with the scaling you have decided for yourself to make sure that it fits properly. It is much easier to make a bicep than it is a helmet.

You could also go to the following link for pepakura file scaling methods;

{C    
How To Scale Your Armour-Tutorial

{C    
Each method in the above link is designed to help you scale your pepakura armour with ease and great accuracy.

Rearranging Layout[]

Moving[]

Since letter and A4 paper are different sizes, the pieces will usually not fit after you change the paper size. You will need to re-align them to fit on the pages.

First, get rid of the 3D window, so that you will have more room to re-arrange the pieces. Select the «Configuration» tab, and click on «Show Only 2DPatternWindow».

To space the patterns out, you’ll need to use the «Select and Move» tool. {C    
You can select it in the right-click menu. Now, arrange all of the piece so they all fit on the pages, and don’t overlap. You can put as many pieces on one page as you can without overlap, but some space aids in cutting it out.

Rotating

Using only the «Select and Move» tool, you can arrange all of the pieces. However, if you don’t want to waste paper, you can use the «Rotate Part» tool to arrange the pieces closer, and conserve paper.

{C    
To use the «Rotate Part» tool, select it in the right-click menu. Now when you click on a piece, small circles will appear on its vertexes. Select a pivot vertex. There should now be a cross hair on it. Now, click and drag another vertex in order to spin the piece.

{C    
Position your parts to your satisfaction.
Tip: Goto 2D Menu, select ‘Check for Overlapping Parts’ to ensure nothing overlaps.

Pepakura Printing Settings[]

After you have the paper resized, and the patterns re-aligned, you should be able to print. There are a few more things that you may want to change before printing though.

Flaps[]

You can change whether or not there are flaps (which are used to tape or glue one pattern to the other), color the flaps, or change the width of the flaps.

Edge ID[]

You can turn on or off the Edge ID- it’s a number that helps you match adjacent edges. From here you can also flip the ID position and change the font size. Size 6 font will reduce the chance of numbers overlapping.

Line Style[]

Here you can edit appearance of your line, if it is a Cut Line, Mountain Line (outside fold) or Valley Line (inside fold). Knowing the overall look of your Mountain and Valley lines will help you know whether you are folding out or folding in. If you are not satisfied with the line type defaults, you can also change them to your preference.

Print[]

Before you print it, you may want to do the following:

1. Download PrimoPDF and install.

2. This will create a virtual printer that, when printed to, creates PDF files.

3. Print your PEP pages to that printer and create the file.

4. Open the PDF file.

5. Select all tab numbers on page one and copy/paste them to NotePad.

6. Fix the numbers so they show up one tab number per line.

7. copy this list to Excel, or Open Office (Free), so you get something like this:

.
1|   |   |   |   |   |   | <—Page Numbers
—————————|
5|   |   |   |   |   |   |
13|   |   |   |   |   |   |
99|   |   |   |   |   |   |
55|   |   |   |   |   |   | <— Tabs on that page
43|   |   |   |   |   |   |
12|   |   |   |   |   |   |
etc….   |   |   |   |   |
—————————‘

8. The first line is the page number, the other numbers are the tab numbers on that page.

9. repeate steps 5 to 7 until you get a spreadsheet with one column per PDF page.

10. When you are locating the tabs, all you have to do is CTRL-F, enter the tab number, and you will know on what page its on.

Check it one last time, and maybe again.. then print it.

Cutting Out[]

Using a sharp X-acto knife or scissors, cut out the faces and tabs.

Fold Your Lines[]

With Pen and Ruler[]

1. Find 2 different color pens and a metal ruler. (Note: You can also use a single pen that is out of ink, so you can see the line patterns!)

2. Assign each color pen to a fold type (eg. red = mountain, blue = valley)

3. Line up the ruler on the line that you will be scoring. Use the appropriate color pen for the fold line.

4. Use the pen to score the line. Press harder than normal, and run the pen back and forth at least once.

5. Fold the piece the appropriate way.

With a Knife[]

This will give sharper lines than the pen method, but it’s easy to press down too hard and cut all the way through. {C    
You can score freehand, or use a ruler as in with pen and ruler method.

1. Make some test cuts on a piece of scrap to gauge the pressure you should apply.

2. Score along the fold line using a light amount of pressure. (too much and you will cut through the paper-too little and you will not get a good score line)

3. Fold the piece the appropriate way.

With a Dull Knife[]

A dull knife, such as an ordinary table knife, can be used to compress paper fibers at the fold line, to aid folding.

1. Make sure the knife has no serrations to cut the paper.

2. Find a hard surface to work on.

3. Press the knife firmly along the line.

4. Fold the piece the appropriate way.

Assembly[]

After you cut out and score all the pieces, you might be in dismay at the enormity of the task… {C    
Pep IS cheap, but it is not a one day process; take a break if you are feeling overwhelmed. Start with a flat side away from edges; if you start at an edge, tiny imperfections will build up, you may find that your piece is deformed, or that you can’t fit a piece in properly.

There are several different methods for connecting the pieces, they range from simple to exotic:

Hot Glue:[]

Most popular and easiest method. Combines the strength of CA glue with the ease of Scotch tape. It can be removed- carefully- and re-glued if a seam is misaligned.

Scotch/Masking Tape[]

Very temporary. Should only be used if no other method is available, or sufficient testing has been done to ensure later construction methods will not ruin your work piece. Scotch/masking tape will not dissolve during resining.

Hobby Glue[]

This is a good choice. It comes in small containers and you will need several, though. It’s also still toxic, unless you can find a non toxic brand, also use a well ventilated room.

Strengthening & Detailing[]

Once you’re done with the assembly, put it on!    
Take a picture. Snipe your dog. Melee your neighbors. Stick your parents.

Now get to the Strengthening page to learn to strengthen your armor, then on to our Detailing page to learn how to detail your armor.

Shopping List[]

1. Card Stock

2. Pepakura Designer (program)

3. Printer

4. Clean Workspace

5. Scissors

6. Metal Ruler

7. Red Pen (if used)

8. Blue Pen (if used)

9. Hot Glue Gun and sticks, or CA glue

10. X-acto knife (if used)

11. Epoxy Glue

Как приятно порой бывает вспомнить увлечения и игры из детства. Многим довелось собирать бумажные модели всевозможной техники и сооружений. Сейчас мы создаём объёмные модели в редакторах 3D-графики и получаем реалистичные изображения трёхмерных объектов. Японские разработчики придумали программу Pepakura Designer, предназначенную для создания бумажных моделей из 3D данных. Всё, что нам нужно – предоставить программе 3D-модель любого универсального формата (например 3DS или DXF) и получить схему бумажной развёртки, которую затем можно распечатать, разрезать и склеить.

Мы будем рассматривать английскую версию Pepakura Designer. К сожалению, с программой предоставляется несколько 3D-моделей, хотя для обзора нам этого будет вполне достаточно.

Итак, после запуска программы сразу открываем файл нажатием кнопки [Open File]. Диалог показывает файлы в папке sample, расположенной там же, где установлена программа. Выбираем любой из трёх файлов и видим в левой части окна объёмную модель, а в правой – бумажную развёртку.

Для вращения объёмной модели достаточно зажать правую кнопку и перемещать мышь. Движение мышью вместе с зажатой клавишей Ctrl и правой кнопкой позволяет перемещать объект в любом из трёх измерений, а правая кнопка мыши и зажатая клавиша Shift поможет нам приблизить или отдалить объект (тот же эффект даёт вращение колёсика мыши).

Теперь для работы нам потребуются инструменты, предоставляемые Pepakura Designer:

1. Turn on Light – включение/выключение освещения.
2. Set Materials to Faces – отображение материалов (текстур) граней.
3. Выбор нескольких граней, по которым поверхность будет разрезаться.
4. Pick single edge – выбор одной грани объекта.
5. Specify Open Edges – включение режима выбора граней. Мы можем навести курсор на любую грань (автоматически выделяется параллельная ей грань). Клик на ней указывает программе, в каком месте нужно сделать разрез выкройки.

Обратим внимание, выделив две верхних грани, на развёртке мы получаем отдельные выкройки для частей коробки.

Повторный клик на грани отменяет предыдущее состояние.

6. Split Edges and Make Them Smooth – сглаживание граней у линии разреза.
7. Edit Model – включение режима редактирования модели. Возможности Pepakura Designer в этом плане сильно ограничены, однако можно внести мелкие изменения в 3D-модель. В панели есть несколько дополнительных режимов:
Move Vertex – изменение узла, точки между гранями. Клик на узле отображает три регулятора. Перемещая их, можно добиться изменения положения узла в любой из трёх плоскостей (оси X, Y и Z). Вместе с точкой изменяются и прилегающие грани.

Delete Edge – удаление узла.
Divide Edge – добавляет новый узел точно в середине высвечиваемой грани.

8. Pick Symmetrical Edge – при включённом состоянии автоматически выделяются параллельные грани, соответственно, отключение функции позволяет выделять только одну грань за раз.

9. Reset Model View – сброс изменённых параметров отображения объекта. Если модель была повёрнута или перемещена, при нажатии этой кнопки всё вернётся в исходное состояние.

Инструменты с 3 по 8 работают только в режиме до развёртки. А остальные кнопки Pepakura Designer активны, когда отображается развёртка.

10. Select and Move – перемещение частей модели на выкройке.

11. Rotate Part – вращение выкройки. Кликаем по узлу, потом перемещаем курсор на радиус вращения, кликаем ещё раз и, удерживая кнопку мыши нажатой, вращаем выкройку.

12. Divide/Connect Faces – разделение/объединение граней. Выделяем грань на трёхмерной модели или на выкройке.

Таким образом, мы можем отделить часть модели в отдельную выкройку или указать место разреза.

13. Set Edge Color – настройка цвета выделенных граней и узлов.

14. Edit Flaps – настройка места склейки. Здесь можно задать его высоту и угол среза.

15. Input Texts – ввод текстовой надписи.

16. Place Image – размещение изображения на выкройке. Добавленную картинку можно перемещать по листу и изменять её размеры.

17. Check Corresponding Face – открытие списка выкроек.

18, 19. Undo/Redo – отмена последнего действия и возврат.

20. Reset View – сброс параметров отображения выкройки. Например, если был изменён масштаб отображения листа выкройки, нажав на эту кнопку, можно вернуться к первоначальному состоянию.

21. Recalculate Parts Layout – пересчёт всех выкроек. Размеры Pepakura Designer подбирает автоматически или же можно выставить их самостоятельно.

22. Show Page Number – включение/отключение режима отображения номеров страниц.

Кнопка [Unfold] запускает процесс преобразования 3D-модели в схему выкройки для бумаги. Чтобы вернуться к трёхмерной модели, жмём эту кнопку ещё раз. Готовую развёртку с помеченными областями для разрезания и склейки можно вывести на печать. В программе предусмотрена функция предварительного просмотра

Pepakura Designer не предоставляет инструментов для создания трёхмерных моделей с нуля, однако на сайте разработчика есть заготовки для загрузки.

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