Overview
VisualMESH is a separately purchased module within the VisualCAD/CAM product. This module offers efficient, easy & automatic tools for cleaning up, reducing, refining and preparing 3D mesh data for downstream applications such as NC machining and 3D Printing. The seamless combination of VisualCAD’s modeling and extensive file import functionality with VisualMESH’s data preparation tools enables the user to create clean, precise and water-tight mesh models from almost any input source and any major 3D format.
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Feature List
The table below summarizes the various features of VisualMESH.VisualMESH was formerly a separate plug-in called Visual3DPRINT. Now it is a module of VisualCAM
Use the following resources to get started with VisualMESH 2019
Work your way through the tutorials in the Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Video
User Interface
Dock-able Browser
Browser window for easy access to MESH objects
Ribbon Interface
Ribbon interface for easy access to all VisualMESH functions
Dialogs in Browser
Split browser window to house function dialogs to relieve screen clutter
Creation Functions
Meshes from Point Clouds
Create meshes from raw point clouds
Modeling Functions
Boolean Unite
Perform unite operations on multiple meshes
Boolean Subtract
Subtract one set of meshes from another
Boolean Intersect
Intersect two sets of meshes
Intersect & Split Meshes
Intersect one set of meshes with another and split them at the intersections
Split Meshes
Split meshes with virtual planes
Offset Meshes
Offset meshes to create shells
Convex Hull
Create the convex hull of selected meshes
Local Manipulations
Graphically modify local areas of a mesh using a manipulator
Inspection Functions
Reflection Lines Analysis
Use reflection line analysis to check quality of mesh
Curvature Analysis
Use curvature analysis to graphically examine areas of curvature
Compare Meshes
Compare two meshes and graphically display deviations between them
Modification Functions
Mesh Decimation
Reduce locally/globally the triangle count of meshes
Re-meshing
Re-mesh locally/globally to create uniform triangles
Smoothing of Meshes
Smooth meshes locally/globally to even out irregularities in data
Repair Functions
Stitch & Close
Stitch and close multiple meshes
Auto-fix
Automatically analyze and close holes in open meshes
Manual-fix
Detect holes fix them individually using different parameters
Diagnose
Perform a series of diagnostic checks on meshes
Separate Meshes
Separate meshes to independent bodies
Fix Orientation
Unify the orientation of all triangles in selected meshes
Flip Orientation
Reverse the orientation of all triangles in selected meshes
3D Print Functions
Best Orientation
Find best orientation for printing based on minimum overhang areas
Generate Supports
Create supports for overhang areas before printing
Select 3D Printer
Select from a customizable list of 3D printers
Fit in 3D Printer Volume
Fit selected meshes inside the selected printer volume
3D Print Checks
Perform a series of 3D print checks such as thin wall analysis
Export
Export selected meshes to STL or AMF format files
3D Print using Win Drivers
Use the Win 8.1 drivers to send data directly to the 3D printer
Generate G-Code
Create nozzle paths and corresponding G-code for FDM/SLA printers