Pixelcut does not allow you to rotate the model, but the simulation runs considerably faster. Deselect View independent to use our Pixelcut engine. This simulation method uses a solid model and can be used for any and all 3D simulations. When using this engine you can pause a 3D simulation and change the view at any time. View independent - Select this option to use our Visicut engine. Save result files during 3D sim - You must select this option to enable the Use results as starting point feature. This option requires a lot of memory and slows down the simulation process, so we recommend that you use it only when you want to study the results of each operation carefully. This option is useful if you want to have quick access to images of the part at the conclusion of each operation. Save result files during RapidCut - Select this option to view intermediate shaded simulations in rapid cut mode. Rotate view when indexing with turn/mill parts. The lower this tolerance is set, the smoother the simulation appears. If this is set high, the simulation appears more faceted. Tool cutting tolerance - This tolerance affects the fineness of the 3D simulation. Metallic - If you are using graphics hardware for OpenGL shading, you have the option to have the 3D simulation look metallic. Translucent part - Select this option to change the stock of a 3D solid simulation to be slightly transparent. Translucent tool - Select this option to change the tool of a 3D solid simulation to be slightly transparent. If you want to see the part simulated only once, select this option. Only Play Sim Once - For some machines with two spindles, the simulation plays through the simulation twice. See Detecting gouges for more information. Show pause on gouge dialog - Select this option to display the Possible Gouge dialog to warn you that a gouge has taken place. Pause on limits - Select this option to pause the machine simulation if a solid exceeds the limits of movement specified in the Machine Design file. The Power graph samples/min is the number of samples to take per simulation minute. Power graph samples/min - The tool load graph is determined by measuring the Tool load a certain number of times per minute.

If the simulation quality is acceptable, but it is running too slowly, double the Resolution. If the simulation is too chunky, decrease Resolution by half. If you decrease the value, the tool is subtracted from the block more often.

If you double the value (by setting it to 2.0), the tool is subtracted from the block half as often. Resolution - This controls the quality of the image and affects the speed of the simulation. You can use the 2D/3D Shaded page to edit the settings which affect 2D and 3D simulations.

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