OpenSCAD Minkowski

OpenSCAD Minkowski

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

Description edit

Applies a Minkowski sum to selected shapes.

Mathematical Definition edit

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

Geometrical Definition edit

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

  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

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


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