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  • K Offline
    ken
    last edited by 31 Dec 2011, 14:37

    @tig said:

    @unknownuser said:

    ...Is it possible to make the selection in % of total instead of a set length. This was one could get 50%, 25% or 10% cut for viewing. With this option, a 50% cut would divided the section into two parts.
    ...Ken
    'fraid not - but a little measuring and a calculator should give you the values to enter to get the same result...
    It's a slice-maker - not 'Zorro'... πŸ˜•

    TIG

    Well thanks for looking at request.

    Thank you for all your plugins.

    Ken

    Fight like your the third monkey on Noah's Ark gangway.

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    • B Offline
      boilingsnow
      last edited by 1 Jan 2012, 12:51

      Similiar to Slicemodeler...
      Any new functions?

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      • T Offline
        TIG Moderator
        last edited by 1 Jan 2012, 13:00

        @boilingsnow said:

        Similiar to Slicemodeler...
        Any new functions?
        Read the Notes ! πŸ˜’

        TIG

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          TIG Moderator
          last edited by 1 Jan 2012, 19:28

          Here's v5.2 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=374969#p374969
          Please [re]read the notes because a lot of new functionality has been added.
          5.1 Slicer5 Exporter tool added.
          5.2 New Spacing2/Thickness2/Insets'2/Tolerance dialog added - this now lets you have dual-axis Slice sets with different spaces/thickness and insets at the start/end AND slotting etc.
          The new Tolerance feature allows you to oversize the slots slightly for CNC cuttingm for an easy fit of panels [e.g. 0.2mm].
          The Slot ? option [Yes/No, to slot or not to slot] and an Overcut [dog-boning] options are also added to the same new dialog - entering anything > 0 for this will then ease the slot ends where the CNC router-bit rounds off the slots' internal corners and prevents a perfect mating of slots, so that then the overcut slots will fit together neatly.
          Entering a Spacing of '0' now opens another dialog where you can enter the number of Spaces required, rather than using a fixed Spacing: this also works independently for the two Slice-sets when using dual-axes, so one axis can have 2 Spaces [3 Slices] while the other axis has 8 Spaces [9 Slices]...
          Tip: to adjust which is the first of the made/slotted Slice-set [XY/XZ/YZ] rotate the Sliced Object in 3d so its X [or Y] direct matches the first set required...

          Hopefully it's now approaching AutoCAD-123d in the 'slice-slot-modeling' department...
          The solid side for 3d printing is a separate issue...

          TIG

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            jim smith
            last edited by 1 Jan 2012, 22:29

            Thank you for the update TIG and Happy New Year!

            "Out of clutter find simplicity,
            from discord find harmony,
            In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity"
            Albert Einstein

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              guanjin
              last edited by 2 Jan 2012, 17:49

              @tig said:

              Here's v5.2 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=374969#p374969
              Please [re]read the notes because a lot of new functionality has been added.
              5.1 Slicer5 Exporter tool added.
              5.2 New Spacing2/Thickness2/Insets'2/Tolerance dialog added - this now lets you have dual-axis Slice sets with different spaces/thickness and insets at the start/end AND slotting etc.
              The new Tolerance feature allows you to oversize the slots slightly for CNC cuttingm for an easy fit of panels [e.g. 0.2mm].
              The Slot ? option [Yes/No, to slot or not to slot] and an Overcut [dog-boning] options are also added to the same new dialog - entering anything > 0 for this will then ease the slot ends where the CNC router-bit rounds off the slots' internal corners and prevents a perfect mating of slots, so that then the overcut slots will fit together neatly.
              Entering a Spacing of '0' now opens another dialog where you can enter the number of Spaces required, rather than using a fixed Spacing: this also works independently for the two Slice-sets when using dual-axes, so one axis can have 2 Spaces [3 Slices] while the other axis has 8 Spaces [9 Slices]...
              Tip: to adjust which is the first of the made/slotted Slice-set [XY/XZ/YZ] rotate the Sliced Object in 3d so its X [or Y] direct matches the first set required...

              Hopefully it's now approaching AutoCAD-123d in the 'slice-slot-modeling' department...
              The solid side for 3d printing is a separate issue...

              I just change my language, you have upgraded, I really admire, rapidly! πŸ‘ πŸ‘

              I come from China, is to learn

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                guanjin
                last edited by 2 Jan 2012, 18:52

                I use the slice, the second parameter set, waiting for a long period of time slices, the reason is the operation?
                The exported file Where can I find?
                Thank you TIG!
                ζœͺ命名.jpg

                I come from China, is to learn

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                • T Offline
                  TIG Moderator
                  last edited by 2 Jan 2012, 20:13

                  @guanjin said:

                  I use the Slicer5 tool, with the second parameter set; I waited for a long time for the Slices - the reason is the [number of] operations ?
                  The exported files... Where can I find them?
                  A form that is that complex with slots etc WILL take a long time to process all of the parts...
                  It looks like it failed - because there are no proper slots made***.
                  Is the sliced object very small ?
                  If you have exported the files initially [OR you do it later] the PNG files are put into their own folder in the same folder as the SKP itself - read the Notes about its naming etc [if you use Pro the DXF files are in another similar folder]. Ensure your SKP's folder has security-rights to be written to by all, so the folder get made.
                  ***Keep the Ruby Console open for any error messages IF it's not working as you expected...

                  TIG

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                    ivreich
                    last edited by 2 Jan 2012, 23:03

                    @tig said:

                    @guanjin said:

                    I use the Slicer5 tool, with the second parameter set; I waited for a long time for the Slices - the reason is the [number of] operations ?
                    The exported files... Where can I find them?
                    A form that is that complex with slots etc WILL take a long time to process all of the parts...
                    It looks like it failed - because there are no proper slots made***.

                    Hi TIG

                    I'm experiencing some problems as well. The slots aren't properly cut, faces are deleted etc. I've attached the file for you to look at.

                    Cheers,

                    Joel


                    File for TIG

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                    • T Offline
                      TIG Moderator
                      last edited by 3 Jan 2012, 00:16

                      ivreich

                      I'll look into your problem SKP.
                      I suspect it's some issues with 'tolerances' while doing the first slice-set slotting.

                      I'll post a fix asap...
                      πŸ˜•

                      TIG

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                        xrok1
                        last edited by 3 Jan 2012, 07:19

                        I'm Sorry TIG πŸ‘Š I didnt see the XY option. My bad! This is great. Thank you**[b][b]**[/b][/b]

                        β€œThere are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”

                        http://www.Twilightrender.com try it!

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                          TIG Moderator
                          last edited by 3 Jan 2012, 14:09

                          Here's v5.3 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=374969#p374969
                          A new 'Text-Height' option has been added to the first dialog.
                          It's been recoded to avoid fails and small 'snags' with complex slotting solutions, that a few of you had reported...

                          TIG

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                            guanjin
                            last edited by 3 Jan 2012, 17:46

                            @tig said:

                            Here's v5.3 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=374969#p374969
                            A new 'Text-Height' option has been added to the first dialog.
                            It's been recoded to avoid fails and small 'snags' with complex slotting solutions, that a few of you had reported...

                            5555ll.gif
                            Slice thickness can not be changed???

                            I come from China, is to learn

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                            • T Offline
                              TIG Moderator
                              last edited by 3 Jan 2012, 18:49

                              Sorry guanjin, you [and now I] have spotted a major typo/issue... so an update is in the pipeline... πŸ˜’

                              TIG

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                              • T Offline
                                TIG Moderator
                                last edited by 3 Jan 2012, 19:30

                                Sorry guys !
                                Stupid typo in the code means I broke it...
                                Here's v5.4 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=374969#p374969
                                πŸ˜’

                                TIG

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                                  Ben Ritter
                                  last edited by 3 Jan 2012, 20:28

                                  Thank you TIG!

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                                  • G Offline
                                    guanjin
                                    last edited by 4 Jan 2012, 04:40

                                    @tig said:

                                    Sorry guys !
                                    Stupid typo in the code means I broke it...
                                    Here's v5.4 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=374969#p374969
                                    πŸ˜’

                                    ζœͺ命名.jpg
                                    Slice thickness and parameter settings are not the same?

                                    I come from China, is to learn

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                                    • T Offline
                                      TIG Moderator
                                      last edited by 4 Jan 2012, 13:21

                                      gaunjin

                                      They are quite correct!
                                      There are 'overlaps' on the slices.

                                      You have selected a combination of the sliced-object height [z], slice-spacing and slice-thickness that cause an 'overlap' of slices on the start and last slices.
                                      This is because the slices are always set out from the object's center towards the start/end slices and there will never be a spacing that is more than you have specified.
                                      I assume the spacing is 80mm and the slice is 50mm thick - which gives a 'gap' of 30mm - which you show.
                                      Slices are always placed at the extreme start/end positions, irrespective of the specified spacing.
                                      Because in your combination of dimensions the spacing next to the start/end slice is less than the normal spacing/thickness the adjacent slices are located less than the normal 'maximum' spacing - in your case that actually overlap with the start/end slices. This overlap is ~35mm as your dimension shows - that isn't a slice its two 50mm slices overlapping by ~35mm !
                                      You could delete the start/end slice so that the spacing is consistent for all remaining slices, BUT then the slices won't extend completely from the start to the end of the sliced-object, which results from the specified spacing/thickness not dividing exactly into the object's height !
                                      Alternatively you could remove the overlapping slices near the start/end to have a bigger gap/spacing for the star/end slices.

                                      So if you want exact spacing you must make your sliced-object with a dimension that is a multiple of the required spacing, LESS one slice thickness [this because the first last slices are made 'flush' with the sliced-object's extents, NOT centered on them]: so if you want 80mm spacing of 50mm slices in the Z you must ensure that the sliced-object is (N*80mm)+50mm high, where N is the number of slices needed to get near to the required Z-height.
                                      If you have a to-be-sliced-object that must be an exact Z-height, and want the slices to be evenly located using an approximate spacing, then use the new option that was introduced in a recent update.
                                      You simply enter 0 as the spacing, you then get another dialog where you are asked for the number of spaces. The dialog would show something like 'Number of Spaces [Z 800mm]:' - where 800mm is the height of the object, if the spacing needs to be about 80mm and the thickness is 50mm... try 10 number, the spacing will then be (800-50)/10=75mm, or perhaps 9 number for (800-50)/9=83.333mm - you can then choose which spacing suits your needs.

                                      As a result of your post I spotted an unconnected glitch when swapping between Space=0 and a dimension - that's fixed and will be posted soon...

                                      TIG

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                                        TIG Moderator
                                        last edited by 4 Jan 2012, 13:28

                                        Here's v5.5 http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=374969#p374969
                                        A glitch found when after using Spacing=0, and reverting to Spacing='length', it would stick as an 'integer', not reverting to a decimal 'length' - this is now fixed.
                                        πŸ˜’

                                        TIG

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                                          xrok1
                                          last edited by 5 Jan 2012, 05:22

                                          A really cool feature would be if you could select a piece of the sliced model and the corresponding flat pattern piece would be (highlighted) selected as well, or vise versa! πŸ˜„
                                          Capture.PNG

                                          β€œThere are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”

                                          http://www.Twilightrender.com try it!

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