Modeling and manipulating intricate parts can be challenging and resource-intensive in CAD applications. CADfix, a geometric simplification tool, offers a solution to mitigate these issues with its ShrinkWrap feature. Dive into how you can craft a ShrinkWrap model from a complex design using CADfix, and the benefits it brings to the table.
ShrinkWrap in CADfix: A Way to Streamline Geometry
ShrinkWrap is a feature of CADfix that allows you to create a closed envelope around a set of parts. It produces a model comprised of a collection of facets representing the outer envelope of the source model, whether it's a single piece or an assembly. ShrinkWrap models can shrink the size of a model and memory usage by up to 90%, depending on the complexity of the source model and the quality settings used to generate the envelope.
Use Cases for ShrinkWrap Models
ShrinkWrap models serve multiple use cases, including:
- Generating Simplified Representations: Removing minor features like holes or extrusions from complex assemblies or parts.
- Boosting Display Performance: Creating a lighter representation for visualization or collision detection.
- Controlling Detail Level: Safeguarding intellectual property when sharing data with third parties.
- Facilitating Computational Tasks: Reducing processing time by generating simplified models for computation or other applications.
Automatic or Interactive Creation of ShrinkWrap Models Demonstrated in Video
ShrinkWrap models can be created in two ways: automatically or interactively. In both instances, you can choose from different quality levels to yield a ShrinkWrap model suitable for the intended use. The mentioned video showcases these two quality levels on the same assembly, thus highlighting the differences in detail and complexity between them.
