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OpenSCAD Minkowski

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OpenSCAD Minkowski

Menu location
OpenSCAD → Minkowski Sum
Workbenches
OpenSCAD
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description[edit | edit source]

Applies a Minkowski sum to selected shapes.

Mathematical Definition[edit | edit source]

Add each element of subset A to each element of subset B to get Minkowski sum.

Geometrical Definition[edit | edit source]

Sweep element A along all boundaries of element B. Resulting space which is occupied by both elements is Minkowski sum.

An example of a Minkowski sum

Example of Minkowski sum applied to cylinder and cube.
Note: that the height of Minkowski sum is height of cylinder plus height of cube.

Usage[edit | edit source]

  1. Select shapes in Tree View or in 3D View
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Minkowski Sum button.
    • Select the OpenSCAD → Minkowski Sum option from the menu.

Limitations[edit | edit source]

  • Feature needs OpenSCAD installed and configured in Edit → Preferences.