@princedragoncok said:

@dcoop58 said:

Hi everyone!

Has anyone had issues with random sections not being completed on complex models? I have tried with some success to cut a complex shape with slicemodeler, and I get sections that have the perimeter defined, but the thickness and assembly slots are left out.

Here is a screen cap of what I am talking about:

I have been using slicer modeller almost on a daily basis for the last two months and yes it simply happens all the time - especially with complex models. The calculations just seem to be buggy. I am very tempted to hear what 1.4 is like - i really should have just paid for it by now..

A quick tip for your case however is that the intersections are crossing over at specifically difficult areas. (like at the junction of the side of the window you have made) - If you alter your spacing so that the intersections fall at simpler junctions then you should be ok.

Thanks for the tip. BTW, I am using SM V1.4 with the results you see above. I thing the main thing is that it is faster than V1.3 and fixes some bugs.

@rru96 said:

Hello there. I have a question about SliceModeler. I am fairly new to SU and SliceModeler and have yet to find a way to do this. What I am looking to do is export a slice to an image so I can print and make small scale models.

I have an object designed. It is sliced into 10 slices on the X and the Y. These slices are 1.5' x 3' on average. I am looking to print each slice up on cardstock or a similar medium to actually get to hold a scaled model of the final to save on costs. Each slice needing to be selected, then sent to the printer so I can then cutout using a cheaper material before going into 'full production' so to speak.

If anyone could help me out I would be greatly appreciated.
I have done a search on the forums and the net but just cant seem to find anything.

After you have created the slices, they are grouped by axis. You can select the group and then right-click and "explode" the group to get individual sections. By using standard camera views, and placing the camera in "parallel projection" you can get a straight on view of your slices. You can then export a 2D graphic of each slice into a .jpg or other format that can then be printed. My concern for you is that your slices are big "1.5' x 3' on average", as you state. I hope you have a big plotter or you will be taping smaller pieces together. If you have Adobe Illustrator, this process is much easier. You can import the group and use AI to scale the slice forms down to fit on standard printer paper.

I hope this helps.

Hi everyone!

Has anyone had issues with random sections not being completed on complex models? I have tried with some success to cut a complex shape with slicemodeler, and I get sections that have the perimeter defined, but the thickness and assembly slots are left out.

Here is a screen cap of what I am talking about:

@remus said:

mmmmm, 5 axis of milling goodness. I imagine theres some fun to be had with a machine like that.

Indeed............

@xrok1 said:

@dcoop58 said:

Anybody using SliceModeler v1.4?

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Check out:

http://www.public-art-international.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/200/language/en

SliceModeler 1.4 with downloads and tutorial......

@remus said:

Hi david. Those physical models sound rather intriguing, howd you go about cutting out the slices after youve cut up the SU model? Is it a case of printing out templates and using them to cut your slices or have you found a more elegant solution?

We have in our shop a 5 axis mill driven off of Surfcam software. I export a .dxf file of the sections into Surfcam and then we cut the sections out of 5mm foam core.

Anybody using SliceModeler v1.4?

Hi, just joined the group!
Been using the free version for awhile, just installed V7 pro.

Started using SliceModeler 1.4 to make physical models....