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Revision as of 21:32, 5 September 2018

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This article shows how to build a STEP file from VTube-LASER.



Contents


STEP 1 - Switch On the Correct Model in the Viewport

There are several models that can be turned on in the viewport. Remember that whatever surface model is displayed in the viewport will be in the STEP file that you export. This includes the envelope and scanned data.

Vtl v2.9.14 SeveralModelsOn Small180.png

Vtl v2.9.14 MasterModelsOn Small180.png

STEP 2 - ENTER the DATA HANDLING Menu

Enter the Data Handling menu.

Click on the File Data tab menu.

Click on "Export Viewport Model to STEP File".





Vtl v2.9.14 datahandling filedata exportstep.png

STEP 3 - PRESS the "Resynchronize Radii to Default" BUTTON

Press the button to change all the radii.

Vts v2.9.10 resync radii button.png





STEP 4 - PRESS the "F2" BUTTON to REFRESH THE PARAMETRICS

Pressing F2 will refresh the parametric model and show the radius change like this.

Vts v2.9.10 refreshF2 radiuschange.png





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