3S consists of four primary modules:
- 3S Generator
- 3S Executor
- 3S Slice Preview
- 3S Script
3S Generator
In the 3S Generator, the structure is defined and structure cells are created. Cell ranges and descriptions can be adjusted and the cell geometry can be constructed from simple design elements such as nodes, bars, and faces. For a more complicated cell geometry, STL-files can be imported into the cell. Transitions can be added to the cells to connect loose ends between neighboring cells.
3S Executor
3S The solid part is gridded and fragmented with the 3S Executor. The fragments are groups of grid cells, or voxels, of the gridded part. The voxel resolution of the grid and the fragment sizes and arrangement can be defined differently for every structure. There are various ways to assign different sections of the part to different fragments. After the fragmentation, you can insert different structures or solid cells into the different fragments. The structure cells are multiplied within the fragments and are arranged together to form a connective structure. With this process, the structure is applied to the part.
Preview
The structure is converted into slice files by the 3S Slice Preview. The 3S Slice Preview can export slice files in a number of formats, including CLI, SLI, SLC, SSL, ABF, CLF, CLS, and USF.
3S Script
For complicated structural definitions, the 3S Script module can be used to predefine cells, fragmentation and structures. It is an efficient tool for recurring tasks within the Selective Space Structures module.