Pattern Machine 3D - User Manual

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Symmetries		contents
Pattern Machine 3D simplifies the object design process using symmetries. Only one half of the object outline must be created to define its geometry.
Activation Methods Toolbar Button Usage Toggle Symmetry Axis Mode Click in Viewport to set Symmetry Axis		Object Outlines with Symmetry Axis

Linear Mesh		contents
Linear Mesh can be used to generate a flat representation of a three dimensional object, once the outline is defined by Segments and Symmetry Axis is set.
Activation Methods Menu Window > Mesh Options or Toolbar Button Usage Design Segments Set Symmetry Axis Click Linear Mesh on Mesh Options Dialog	Linear Mesh from Object Outlines

Radial Mesh		contents
Radial Mesh is used to create the first pattern slice of a rotationally symmetric object, once the outline is defined by Segments and Symmetry Axis is set.
Activation Methods Menu Window > Mesh Options or Toolbar Button Usage Design Segment Outline Set Symmetry Axis Convert Outline to Segment Click Radial Mesh on Mesh Options Dialog			Radial Mesh and Slicing


Mesh From Segments		contents
Mesh From Segments can be used to design irregular objects. In this design approach segments are used as skeleton for the object to be created.
Activation Methods Menu Window > Mesh Options or Toolbar Button Usage Design Segments Select Segments that act as Object Skeleton. Click on Mesh From Segments on Mesh Options Dialog		Meshes created from Segments

Mesh Options Dialog		contents
The Mesh Options Dialog allows to specify Mesh Parameters and to create the different type of Meshes.
Activation Methods: Menu Window > Mesh Options or Toolbar Button Convert Usage Converts an Outline of an Object to a Segment (or vice versa) whereof you can build your Mesh. Mesh Usage Create Radial Meshes Linear Meshes Meshes from Segments				Convert Number of Slices Number of vertical Slices for Object to create Outline To Segment Convert a Object outline to a Segment Segment To Outline Convert a Segment to a Object outline Mesh Subdivision Number of Mesh subdivisions (pitch or number of Meridians) Selected Segment Only Create Mesh from selected Segments only Radial Mesh Create Radial Mesh from Segments and Symmetry Axis Linear Mesh Create Linear Mesh from Segments and Symmetry Axis Mesh From Segments Create Mesh from two or more Segments

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