Lists and explains the options and dials available to adjust the criteria for collisions and also to make minor position adjustments to parts
Context view controls
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Update |
If any automatic update of collision checking is disabled, say, for performance reasons, use this button to update the check manually. |
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Auto-Update |
Reruns the collision check every time a part's position, size, or orientation is changed. |
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Update Drag and Drop |
Reruns the collision check during rotation or moving while the mouse button is still held down. |
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Display collisions |
When ticked, Netfabb renders a 3D grid over the intersecting area. When unticked, collisions are only indicated by the warning symbol, red X or green tickmark. |
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Check invisible |
When unticked, hidden parts are disregarded in the collision check. |
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Move by |
Use these controls to adjust the position in increments in X, Y, and Z directions. |
0-1000 mm |
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3D Packing - Scanline, 2D Packing, Interlocking Test |
Use these as shortcuts to packing and testing for interlocks. |
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Advanced Slicing |
Opens a dialog, Export Platform as Slices. This creates an export in the SLI format for every part. Note: This slicing avenue is deprecated and only included for legacy purposes. In general, you should rather generate toolpaths either through the
workspaces or
Slicing in the project tree.
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Resolution |
Determines the grid for checking collisions. The finer the grid, the more time the calculation takes. |
0.5-2 mm |
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Minimal Distance |
Requires parts to be separated by at least this distance at any point. |
0-6 mm |