New Member JimmyTime Posted September 30, 2016 New Member Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hi all, very new to the program. I am looking to be able to chop my STL files up for 3D printing. I can do along straight axis lines with other programs, but am interested in using this program to possibly chop or dissect parts along either existing (perceived) curves or at least defining curves that I see along a path and using that to divide the source object any guidance and advice on how to do that? i am currently trying to use the chop tool but don't understand how to make it something other than a rectangular marquee selection tool Thanks!! --Jim-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Member JimmyTime Posted October 6, 2016 Author New Member Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Didn't think I asked a real 'stumper' Is there any other info I can give to encourage some guidance? I will of course continue to fiddle with it regardless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Member JimmyTime Posted October 6, 2016 Author New Member Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 I take that back, looks like this might be extremely similar to what I need to do: I'll at least try those 2 videos recommended and check back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted October 6, 2016 Reputable Contributor Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Is this what you are looking for? The SPLIT tool (in the OBJECTS section of the Tool Panel) will also Split your model up, in either Voxel Mode or Surface mode, and it will place the separated part into it's own unique layer. You may want to adjust the SPLIT BORDER WIDTH parameter in the Tool Bar (row of parameters just above the viewport). Because, by default it creates a bit of overlap, so merging layers back together doesn't show a visible seam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Member JimmyTime Posted October 7, 2016 Author New Member Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I think between the post I mentioned and this, I should be good to go off and fiddle and learn a bit more. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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