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Shrinkage compensation:
Compensates part shrinkage that depends on the material.
Generate slices
A linear scaling of the 3D model is implemented before slice generation for shrinkage
compensation. At this, the compensation factors defined in the machine database (tab page
material) are applied in build direction (z-axis) and in the xy-plane.
If a shrinkage compensation has already been applied to the 3D model, this part of the dialog is
not displayed.
Slice parameters:
Slicing can be controlled by the slice parameters. Here, you can define the layer thickness as
well as the slicing range. By default, the part is sliced along the z-axis from top to bottom.
You can also restrict slice generation to a defined range of the part by changing the initial value
and the terminal value.
• Layer thickness: Defines the layer thickness of the generated slices. The default layer
thickness of the current machine defined in the machine database (tab page layer) is preselected
as default value.
• Start slicing at: Defines the lowest section plane for slice generation. The minimal height
of the parts in the direction of z is preset as default specification.
• End slicing at: Defines the topmost section plane for slice generation. The maximal
height of the parts in the direction of z is preset as default specification.
Dialog Advanced options
Using this dialog you can define additional settings for the control of the optimization and the
repair of the generated slice contours.
Normally, preset values need not be adjusted and they can be used for most RP machines
without any changes. However, it is recommended to adjust the values for RP machines with an
accuracy of less than 1 mm or more than 0.01 mm by making it more or less exact.
Optimize parameters
Optimize contour curves automatically deletes all contour points whose effect on the contour
geometry is below the defined accuracy.
The contour resolution can influence the amount of data of a slice part. You can adapt the
amount of data to the process accuracy by optimizing the contour curves (see also Recalculate
contour resolution).
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