Constant Section

Manufacturing rule: the design keeps the same cross-section all along a guide curve, like an extruded profile. Topology Optimization takes one per solve and not together with Symmetry. Leave its Boundary penalty at 0 for the cleanest result.

Inputs

Curve Curve

Curve the section is carried along (at least two points). Run it perpendicular to the design, from before its start to past its end.

Takes: any block that gives Curve (17 blocks)

Output

Limit

Used by: Topology Optimization

Properties

Values the block gives besides its output. The editor lists them under Properties, and an input can read one by reference.

PenaltyField Number

How far the Solid breaks the rule at each point, 0 where it is met; only there when a Solid is connected.

MaxAngle Number

The steepest overhang allowed, measured against the build plate, in degrees.

BuildDirection Vector

The direction the part grows in, normal to the build plate.

MinSize Number

The thinnest wall or smallest feature allowed.

Limit Number

The bound a Metric is held to (at most, at least, or equal).

What implicit modeling is

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