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Translations:Manual:Preparing models for 3D printing/45/en

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  • Our next step is to create the 6 extruding cylinders on the top of the Lego block.
  • Choose the top face and click on the Pocket Shape button. On the Extensions tab, enable Extensions and click on the edge of the top face (it should normally be automatically added in the default length box.
  • Finally, on the Operation tab input -1.5 mm in the Pass Extension box and change the pattern option to a ZigZagOffset.
  • Press apply and then close the tab.
  • In a similar manner we can create the three cylinders on the bottom of the Lego piece.
  • We can easily visualize the steps followed during the milling of the object by using the SimulatorGL option.