Set up and run an additive manufacturing, porosity, or thinning analysis.
Preapare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
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Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Select parts to print and assign materials.
Configure the 3D printing bed. You can select a default printer or choose from several standard printers.
Orient the part in relation to the printing bed. You can orient the part to a surface, or to achieve the maximum or minimun build height.
Create, designate, and partition supports required for 3D printing.
Examine the part in layers to validate its geometry before 3D printing.
Export a file containing the prepared part and/or supports for 3D printing.
Run a additive manufacturing analysis, then view and plot the results.
Define preferences for 3D printing.
Set up and view the results of a simple porosity analysis for casting.
Set up and view the results of a simple thinning analysis for stamping.
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Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.