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* The refinement algorithm only works on shells. Therefore it iterates over the shells of the input shape and then for each shell it creates a new shell with joined faces wherever possible. This means if your input shape is only a face, wire, edge or vertex then the algorithm does nothing. |
* The refinement algorithm only works on shells. Therefore it iterates over the shells of the input shape and then for each shell it creates a new shell with joined faces wherever possible. This means if your input shape is only a face, wire, edge or vertex then the algorithm does nothing. |
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* As opposed to [[Image:Part_RefineShape.svg|24px]] [[Part_RefineShape|Part RefineShape]] in the [[Image:Workbench_Part.svg|24px|link=Part Workbench]] [[Part_Workbench|Part |
* As opposed to [[Image:Part_RefineShape.svg|24px]] [[Part_RefineShape|Part RefineShape]] in the [[Image:Workbench_Part.svg|24px|link=Part Workbench]] [[Part_Workbench|Part workbench]], this feature '''WILL''' update when the underlying shapes are changed. |
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Revision as of 14:36, 26 December 2022
OpenSCAD RefineShapeFeature |
Menu location |
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OpenSCAD → Refine Shape Feature |
Workbenches |
OpenSCAD |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
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See also |
Part RefineShape |
Description
Cleans unnecessary lines. After a Boolean operation some lines defining the previous form remain visible, this tool creates a copy of the totally cleaned.
Usage
- Select the shape to be cleaned.
- Click the OpenSCAD → Refine shape menu.
- A parent-object is created and totally cleaned, the original object is rendered hidden.
Limitations
- The refinement algorithm only works on shells. Therefore it iterates over the shells of the input shape and then for each shell it creates a new shell with joined faces wherever possible. This means if your input shape is only a face, wire, edge or vertex then the algorithm does nothing.
- As opposed to Part RefineShape in the Part workbench, this feature WILL update when the underlying shapes are changed.
Notes
- the function does not modify the existing shape, but returns a new shape
- the function is normally used as last step in the modelling history
- the function can help to get difficult fillets to work
- the function is intended to stop 3D printers from printing unwanted edges
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