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Calculate build costs
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Calculates the machining time and expenses for the selected parts
The function for cost estimation is based on the predefined parameters for hatches, process data
and material data, which must be specified in advance in Define Machine.
In addition, the estimation type depends on the currently selected representation of the
workspace (current build envelope). The cost estimation can be based on the facet part as well
as on the slice part.
Furthermore, cost estimation depends on the currently selected parts. If one or more parts are
selected, cost estimation applies to those parts only. Otherwise, all parts in the current
workspace are included.
HINT: Cost calculation based on the slice part is more exact in principle, as it relies directly on
data that the machine will process later on as well. In contrast, cost estimation based on the
facet part is faster, as slice data, hatch data and support data need not be calculated
beforehand.
Dialog Cost estimation (Facet part)
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