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"Clean" wireframes for 3d printing?


-andrew-

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Hi all-

 

I have seen a few things I like on various 3d printing sites - Shapeways in particular - that essentially look like wireframe polygons.

 

However, when I make these in FZ, they have "sharp points" where the corners of the triangular planes meet...

 

I don't have my laptop with me at the moment, but hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about here.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks,

Andrew

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It sounds like you're describing Voronoi patterns. Something that was introduced to FormZ during the v8 life cycle. 

 

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I used it recently to create a sculpture whilst testing out the new camera matching tools in Modo 902. Check out this tutorial video for some great starter tips on how to use the tools:

 

This is the scene I created. If only I had the worlds biggest 3d printer...  :)

 

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Hi  - 

 

Not, not Voronoi (those are extremely cool, though... GREAT image!)

 

Imagine you bend your arm & have a small 3-sided pyramid or irregular polygon "patch" popping out of your elbow.

 

THAT.  : )

 

That's what's happening when I create a spherical polygon and convert using Frame (depending on diameter of frame)

 

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This reminds me of a cool Tip of the Week that AutoDesSys shared on Facebook - 

 

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