Controls explained that are used to set up the automated supporting of parts with variants of the same script actions
The parametrization dialog is divided into two tabsheets: Parameter table and Copy positioning for the arrangement settings.
Parameter table
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Lists the various values in columns defined for use with this script By default, the column Value is always predefined, even when there is no parameter yet selected, or no name explicitly defined. This means that any part copy created from the parametrization receives the original part's name. |
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 Generate parameter template
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Opens a new selection dialog that compiles all modifiable parameters from all support actions present in the current script
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Caution: Deselecting a parameter here and clicking
OK clears any values for the deselected parameter and they cannot be brought back by selecting it again.
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 New entry
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Creates a new row of parameters Leaving Value empty causes the part copy to be named like the original. Anything added in this field, however, becomes the new name for the respective copy.
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Tip: Select and repurpose the parameter
Description to annotate the respective row of parameters with a comment. It does not affect the list or the generated supports or part clones in way.
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 Edit entry
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Opens a dialog to edit the currently selected row of parameters |
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 Move up,
 Move down
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Move selected lines up or down. Selection of multiple rows is available, but only of immediately consecutive ones. |
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 Delete entry
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Removes the currently selected row of parameters |
Caution: This is immediate, irreversible, and without confirmation prompt.
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 Export as CSV
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Writes the parameters as semicolon-separated, plain-text values to a CSV file |
Note: Angles are stored in radians, but displayed in degrees.
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 Import from CSV
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Prompts to load a file CSV file with the field name selection and the field values. This automatically selects the applicable parameters and generates a list from the values stored in the file. |
Caution: This discards and replaces any current selection and parameter values without confirmation prompt.
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Copy positioning
Settings on this tab are not used when the parametrization is used for name-matched supporting.
| Manage settings |
Stores and recalls values for the parameters further down on the tabsheet |
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| Gap X, Gap Y |
Sets the spacing between part clones |
Caution: This does not account for any additional footprint generated by supports, such as from stand angles, baseplate offsets, pads on platform, space used by adaptive-lattice-bar scaffolding, etc.
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| Distance to platform in X |
Leaves at least this much space from the far X end of the platform |
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| Positioning |
Sets the arrangement method for the part copies on the buildroom's platform. Choose from Fill platform, Fill in X direction, Fill in Y direction. |
Note: Neither method stops "filling" the platform when there are still rows in the parameter table even when the buildroom size is reached or exceeded.
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| Maximum copies in X, … Y |
Enabled only when Fill in X direction or Fill in Y direction is selected. Generates all duplicates from the parameter list in at most this many rows or columns, even when more rows or columns would fit in the buildroom. |