AC3d for 3d Print Modeling

thawkins · 21st June 2014, 02:40 AM

Im new to AC3d, I'm evaluating it for use as a 3d modeler for 3d print work. I have a couple of observations/questions that relate to that use.

1. Coordinate system, AC3d seems to use a coordinate system that is rotated by 90 degrees relative to what most 3d modelers would expect, probably due to its legacy as a scene modeler, is there any way to rotate the axis by default so that x and y are the base plane and Z is up, and be able to set that as a default. This would also involve having the gridded plane in the 3d view on the X/Y plane rather than the X/Z plane.

2. Is there any way to set the default workspace size, its considerably easier for print modeling is 1 unit = 1mm, so a workspace size of ~200units would not be uncommon.

3. Is there any way to set the "3d Grid" square to a non-square size, the beds of many printers are not square, so having a separate X and Y max (in printer orientation), would allow the modeler to be aware of the bed size.

21st June 2014, 02:40 AM	#1
thawkins Junior Member Junior member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1	AC3d for 3d Print Modeling Im new to AC3d, I'm evaluating it for use as a 3d modeler for 3d print work. I have a couple of observations/questions that relate to that use. 1. Coordinate system, AC3d seems to use a coordinate system that is rotated by 90 degrees relative to what most 3d modelers would expect, probably due to its legacy as a scene modeler, is there any way to rotate the axis by default so that x and y are the base plane and Z is up, and be able to set that as a default. This would also involve having the gridded plane in the 3d view on the X/Y plane rather than the X/Z plane. 2. Is there any way to set the default workspace size, its considerably easier for print modeling is 1 unit = 1mm, so a workspace size of ~200units would not be uncommon. 3. Is there any way to set the "3d Grid" square to a non-square size, the beds of many printers are not square, so having a separate X and Y max (in printer orientation), would allow the modeler to be aware of the bed size.