SCAD cut object and move to multiple build plates

[jryan15]

Hi all. I have a large 1pc model in SCAD (27x9x1 inch) that I need to cut into printable sections.

Is there any chance someone could help me figure out how to manage something like that? Thanks!

[migueljeronimoa]

Take a look into this thread:

Parametric Model Maker V0.10.0 - Multi-Plate 3MF Generation

中文说明在下方 English Version We’re excited to announce that Parametric Model Maker V0.10.0 is now available! This update brings several new features and improvements, including multi-plate 3MF generation, 3MF profile configuration, an improved font selection UI, and better error handling for oversized models. Let’s dive into the details! Multi-Plate 3MF Generation Parametric Model Maker now supports exporting 3MF files with multiple plates. You can define a separate module for each plate using the …

It explain how to send the different parts to different plates

[jryan15]

Thank you so much. This helps explain the build plate setup! If anyone might have suggestions how to split the object and send to separate plates that would also be very helpful!

[jryan15]

To close up the topic… It looks like the method of chopping and moving to build plates is a little different conceptually.

For an object that spans three plates wide, here are the steps.

1. Make a module that can generate then entire object so you can simply use one line to create it.
2. For the build plate 1 module use a difference function to create the full object and chop off the right side. Then center the remnant.
3. For the middle build plate same process except call the object and chop off the right and left sides. Then center the remnant.
4. For the right build plate chop off the left side. Then center the remnant.

With those steps, it was quite a simple process. Seems counter intuitive to generate the object several times, but this is needed to chop it up. If anyone can suggest a better process, please let me know!

Thanks

[ZiggyP]

Studio has a cut function which will slice an object into two and optionally add holes and studs or dowels to help assemble the parts.

[jryan15]

Hi all. I was able to finish my large model 42"x9"x1" thick and it looks great. I then cut the model into 5 parts each that fit nicely on a plate. However when add the code to MW parametric, I cannot download the 3mf file. Even though the model compiles perfect, it makes an error that the object is too large for the build plate. Even when I cut the part into pcs, I get the error. Even when I restrict the assembly view to only 1 small part, I still get the error.

If anyone has experience to conquer this, I’d appreciate it! I did submit a bug report, but no resolution yet.

[migueljeronimoa]

The message is shown because of the automatic orientation option is enabled.
If you want to disable this option you need to your model page, edit it, and then click in this button:

It will display the script and in the top right corner you will see some options.
For each plate you will need to disable the auto arragement option.

[jryan15]

Oh interesting. In my case, I do not have an associated model and have been just running the code from scratch. Do you know if this button would exist in this situation? I will need to look more too.