Specify manufacturing methods in the Generative Design workspace

Learn how to specify manufacturing methods and constraints for the generative design process.

On the Define tab, click Design Criteria > Manufacturing .

The Manufacturing dialog opens. By default, Unrestricted, Additive, and Milling methods are selected.
Specify the manufacturing constrains for the following methods:
- Unrestricted. Select this method if manufacturing constraints don't limit the shape generation.
- Additive. Select this method and specify its constraints to generate outcomes which can be manufactured using the additive manufacturing process.
- Milling. Select this method and specify its constraints to generate outcomes which can be subtractively manufactured using 2.5-, 3- or 5-axis milling operations.
  - Select the 2.5-axis, 3-axis, or 5-axis configuration from the drop-down menu and specify parameters.
  - To add a milling configuration, click , and select a configuration from the drop-down menu.
  - To delete a milling configuration, select it on the list and click .
- 2-axis Cutting. Select this method and specify its constraints to generate outcomes which can be manufactured using 2-axis cutting operations.
- Casting. Select this method and specify its constraints to generate outcomes which can be manufactured using casting operations.
Click OK.

The dialog closes.

Tip: To modify the specified manufacturing methods and constraints, mouse over the Manufacturing node in the browser, and then click .