#avoid slice errors
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Hi everyone,
the slice feature is a very powerful tool for modelling, but sometimes it can
be one of the most frustrating things in Imagine. Especially when trying to
slice one object many times: "error splitting faces". Sometimes it helps to
move one the the objects just a little, but not always.
Slicing produces a lot of very small faces and points. Especially when you try
to slice again in these areas you'll get the error.
I'm just modelling an object where I have to use slice many times (7 times).
To get rid of uneccesery points and small faces I loaded the object into
another program that can reduce the point count by merging points that are
close together (it's possible to enter a threshold). After optimizing the
object this way it was possible to slice it agin without problems whereas it
was not possible (I tried many many times) before. I also manually optimized
the number of faces to keep the number of points small. Even if you don't
slice through the previous sliced area (with the large number of points) it
seems to help if the object is optimized.
Maybe we can convince Mike to add this feature ("enhanced merge") in one of
the next versions, since it helps a lot.
I think there is a freeware program that reduces the number of faces in a DXF
file, but I'm not sure where to find it. I used one of my other 3D programs.
-David
David,
It's always almost necessary to manually optimize a sliced area before
performing another slice in Imagine. Otherwise, as you noted, SLICE will
hiccup.
>>
Maybe we can convince Mike to add this feature ("enhanced merge") in one of
the next versions, since it helps a lot.
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I've asked for it, Mike knows it should be in there, don't know when a merge
threshold will get in though. All I can say is for everyone to suggest it
again so it's kept current on the "to do" list.
-GreG