Paracloud Manual

Add Mesh
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Add Mesh
Add Mesh
Add an obj mesh file to the currently open GEM model. Steps 1. From the Mesh Menu select the 'Add Mesh' option. 2. Select additional obj file from the windows dialog box.
Command Activation Methods
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Add Mesh Command Line
Keyboard
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Alternate Map
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Alternate Map
Create an Alternated Face Map using the first two colors (Red,Orange). This pattern reflects the face order of the mesh (Odd faces are in Red, Even faces in Orange).
Steps 1. Display the Face Map and Clear All Faces 2. Select the function from the menu Components > Population Map > Alternate Map
Original Mesh
Apply Horizontal Split Subdivision
Alternate Map
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Population Map > Alternate Map Command Line AlterMap Keyboard
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Alternate Map
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Assign All Faces
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Select All Faces

Select All Faces
Selects all mesh faces using the Ctrl+A.
Note : The undo command is not available for this operation. To clear face selection use the clear method. For further information regarding population patterns of various components see Population Map chapter. Steps 1. Press the Select Face button from the Face Selection Toolbar. 2. Press Ctrl+A.
Interface (GUI)
Menu Edit > Assign All Faces Command Line
Keyboard Ctrl + A
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Assign All Naked Edges
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Selects all mesh faces that includes free edges.
Note : In an un-welded mesh all the faces contain free edges. Steps 1. Select from the Menu: Edit > Assign All Naked Edges
Interface (GUI)
Menu Edit > Assign All Naked Edges Command Line
Keyboard
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Assign by Perimeters
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Assign by Perimeter
Selects all mesh faces with perimeter longer than the value specified.
Original Mesh
Threshold Value set to 5
Note : when testing different values, use Clear All (Ctrl+D) to reset the face Map. Steps 1. Create an initial face map and choose the color you wish to assign. 2. From the Edit Menu choose Assign by Perimeter. 3. Enter the threshold value.
Interface (GUI)
Menu Edit > Assign by Perimeter Command Line
Keyboard
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Assign Face
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Select Face
Select Face
Select mesh faces using the Ctrl+click.
Note : The selection occurs according to the active color. The undo command is not available for this operation. To clear face selection use the clear method. For further information regarding population patterns of various components see Population Map chapter. Steps 1. Press the Select Face button from the Face Selection Toolbar. 2. Select Mesh face using Ctrl+Click keys.
Options
Assign All Quads - Selects only quadrangular faces
Original Mesh
Selected Quads
Assign All Triangles - Selects only triangular faces
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Assign Face
Original Mesh
Selected Triangles
Assign All Naked Edges - Selects only faces with naked edges
Assign All Unassigned - Adds all unselected faces into selection, according to the active face map color
Before using the Unassigned option
After using the Unassigned option
Interface (GUI)
Note : After pressing the Assign button, Ctrl+click to select mesh faces. Right Click opens the options menu:
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Assign Face
Menu Edit > Assign Face Edit > Assign All Quads Edit > Assign All triangles Edit > Assign All Naked Edges Edit > Assign All Unassigned Command Line
Keyboard Ctrl+=
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Bleed
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Bleed
Bleed
Setting bleeding values greater then '0' in the x, y, z text boxes affects the bleeding dimension of the component according to its face layout. For this operation use metric values. The values refer to the original dimension of the imported component. Positive values reduce the original component dimensions inwards. Negative values bleed out of the sampling cube. It is recommended to use the bleed option to create connectivity for 3D printing. Steps 1. Load a component. 2. Select a flipping option from the Component Settings console.
Options
Bleed Values Use the mouse wheel to change Bleed values in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment). Bleed along X axis - Enlarges / Reduces component's dimensions along Y axis
Original component
Bleed value in x axis = -0.1
Bleed value in X axis = 0.1
Bleed along Y axis - Enlarges / Reduces component's dimensions along Y axis
Original component
Bleed value in Y axis = -0.1
Bleed value in Y axis = 0.1
Bleed along Z axis - Enlarges / Reduces component's dimensions along Z axis
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Bleed
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Original component
Bleed value in Z axis = -0.1
Bleed value in Z axis = 0.1
Interface (GUI)
Note: Insert Bleed values in the text box and press the Bleed Comp button. Positive values=Reduce component | Negative values=Enlarge component. Menu Components > Bleed Command Line
Keyboard
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By Focus
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Offset By Focus
Normal Offset each vertex relative to the distance from the Focus point. The offset magnitude derives from the scalar values set between Min / Max.
Original Focus point location
Offset by Focus point
In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=1 | x=0.03, Y=0.46, z=0.15
Steps 1. Press the Show button to view Focus point. 2. Modify Focus point location (optional). 3. Set Min / Max values. 4. Press the Offset button.
Options Focus point Values - Use the mouse wheel to change Focus Point values in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment).
Interface (GUI) (1) (2)
Note: Toggle the Invert option to offset mesh point in the opposite direction.
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By Focus
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Note : To view focus point press the show button. Menu Mesh > Offset > By Focus Command Line Offset, O Keyboard
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By Height
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Offset by Height
Create normal offset relative to the point height value. Steps 1. Set min/max values. 2. Set invert (optional) and use Ratio Graph (optional). 3. Press the Offset button to apply reference mesh.
Note : Offset values are scalar values being calculated according to the file's Master unit. Offset intensity is relative to the point's height. Min offset Intensity relates to the lowest point. Max offset intensity relates to highest point. In Invert mode - Min offset intensity relates to the highest point and Max offset intensity relates to the lowest point.
Options
Min / Max Values Use the mouse wheel to change the Min / Max values in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment). Offset by Height - Min value relates to the Lowest point | Max value relates to the highest point
In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5
Offset by Height - Invert option - Min value relates to the highest point | Max value relates to the lowest point
In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5 | Invert option is toggled on Using Ratio Graph - Offset intensity as a function of point's height according to a Ratio Graph. Use vertices to
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By Height
edit graph manually.
In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5 | Use Ratio Graph option is toggled on Using Ratio Graph - Invert option - Inverse Ratio
In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5 | Invert option and use Ratio Graph option are toggled on
Note: Toggle the Invert option to offset mesh point in the opposite direction. Menu Mesh > Offset > By Height Command Line Offset , O Keyboard
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By Height
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By Targets
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Offset by Targets
Create normal offset relative to target points location. Steps 1. Press the Display Points icon from the Targets Toolbar. 2. Set Target points using Ctrl+click. 3. Set Min /Max values. 4. Set invert (optional) and use Ratio Graph (optional). 5. Press the Offset button to apply reference mesh.
Note : For further information regarding Target points see Select Targets and Import Targets.
Options
Min / Max Values Use the mouse wheel to change the Min / Max Values in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment). Offset by Targets
Target points
Offset By Targets
In this example values set to: Min=0 | Max = 0.3 Offset by Targets - Invert
In this example values set to: Min=0 | Max = 0.3 | Invert option is toggled Use Ratio Graph
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By Targets
In this example values set to: Min=0 | Max = 0.3 | Use Graph option is toggled Use Ratio Graph - Invert option
In this example values set to: Min=0 | Max = 0.3 | Invert option and Use Graph option are toggled
Note: Toggle the Invert option to offset mesh point in the opposite direction.
Menu Mesh > Offset > By Targets Command Line Offset , O Keyboard
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By Targets
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Checkerboard Map
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Checkerboard Map
Create a Checkerboard Face Map using the first two colors (Red,Orange). This functions requires a welded mesh and can start with an initial pattern.
Steps 1. Display the Face Map and Clear All Faces 2. Create an initial pattern by assigning faces (Optional) 3. Select the function from the menu Components > Population Map > Checkerboard
Checkerboard Map
Checkerboard with initial Pattern
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Population Map > Checkerboard Command Line
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Checkerboard Map
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CheckMap Keyboard
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Clear All
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Clear All
Clear All Faces
Deselect all the selected mesh faces.
All Mesh faces are selected
All mesh faces are deselcted
Note : The undo command is not available for this operation. For further information regarding population patterns of various components see Population Map chapter. Steps 1. Press the Clear Face button from the Face Selection Toolbar. 2. Press the Ctrl+D keys to removes all mesh faces from selection.
Options
Clear All Quads - Removes all the selected quads from the face map selection.
After removing the quadrangular faces
Clear All Triangles - Removes all the selected triangles from the face map selection.
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Clear All
After removing the triangular faces
Clear All Naked Edges - Removes all the selected Naked Edges from the face map selection.
After removing the Naked Edges faces
Clear Current Color - Removes the faces assigned with the current color as appears in the colors pallet.
In this example, the current color in the pallet is red. The right image displays the face map selection after removing the red faces.
Interface (GUI) Note : Ctrl+D to deselect all selected mesh faces. Menu Edit > Clear All Command Line
Keyboard
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Clear All
Ctrl + D
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Clear Targets
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Clear Targets
Clear Targets
Remove selected targets using the D key.
Steps 1. Press the Display Points icon from the targets toolbar. 2. Press the D key to remove the last selected target point.
Options
Clear Last - Removes the last selected Target point. Clear All - Removes all selected Target points.
Note : The undo command is not available for this operation.
Note: To deselect targets using the 'D' key, toggle the view points option on. Menu Targets > Clear All Targets > Clear Last (D) Command Line
Keyboard
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Clear Targets
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Clear
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clear
Clear Mesh Faces
Deselect mesh faces.
Note : The undo command is not available for this operation. For further information regarding population patterns of various components see Population Map chapter. Steps 1. Press the Clear Face button from the Face Selection Toolbar. 2. Select faces to be removed from selection using the Ctrl+Click keys.
Interface (GUI)
Note : After pressing the Clear Face button, Ctrl+ Click to deselect faces. Right Click opens the option menu:
Menu Edit > Clear Command Line
Keyboard Ctrl+-
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Clear
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Display Mode
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Display Mode
Display Mode
Controls the shading mode of the GEM viewer. Changes view mode of the component and the populated mesh.
Steps 1. From the View menu select a Display Mode: WireFrame | Shaded | Render Both Sides.
Options
WireFrame - Displays mesh in wireframe shading mode
Shaded - Displays mesh in shaded shading mode
Render Both Sides - Renders both mesh sides. Use this option when the component face normals are flipped and disappear in the viewer.
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Display Mode
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Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Display Mode > WireFrame View > Display Mode > Shaded View > Display Mode > Render Both Sides Command Line Keyboard W, S,B
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Dual Mesh
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Dual Mesh
Dual Mesh
Creates a mesh between the current main and reference meshes. Steps 1. Create an Offset Mesh 2. From the Mesh Menu select the 'Dual Mesh' option.
Original Mesh
Dual Mesh
The Mesh is created relative to the face direction arrow. The Edge marked with the arrow remains in place.
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Dual Mesh Command Line
Keyboard
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Echo by Random
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Echo by Random
Echo by Random
Echo Mesh / Reference faces based on random values. Values are calculated in percentage, between the minimum and maximum specified. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Echo outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Echo inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase).
Steps 1. From the Face menu select the Echo by Random Option. 2. Set min and max values in the command line and press the button. Note: The Echo method is incremental.
Options
Main - Echo Main Mesh faces
Original Mesh
Values: Min 0.2, Max 0.9
Reference - Echo Reference faces
Both - Echo both Main Mesh and Reference Mesh faces
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Echo by Random
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Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Face > Echo by Random > Main Face > Echo by Random > Reference Face > Echo by Random > Both Command Line Set min and max values in Command Line: "Echo by Random (Min, Max):" Keyboard
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Echo by Targets
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Echo by Targets
Echo by Targets
Echo Mesh / Reference faces based on proximity to the target points. Values are calculated in percentage. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Echo outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Echo inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase).
Steps 1.Select target points. 2. From the Face menu select the Echo by Targets option or type 'Echovar' in the command line. 3. Set min and max values in the command line and press the button. Note: The Echo method is incremental.
Options
Main - Echo Main Mesh faces according to the selected target points
Original Mesh
Echovar Values: Min 0.3, Max 0.9
Original Mesh
Swapped value: Min 0.9, Max 0.3
Reference - Echo Reference faces according to the selected target points
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Echo by Targets
Both - Echo both Main Mesh and Reference Mesh faces according to the selected target points
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Face > Echo by Targets > Main Face > Echo by Targets > Reference Face > Echo by Targets > Both Command Line Echovar Set min and max values in Command Line: "Echo by Proxy (Min, Max):"
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Echo by Targets
Keyboard
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Echo to Edge by Random
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Echo Mesh / Reference faces towards the first edge of each face The first Edge is marked with the direction arrow when displaying the Face Map. Values are calculated in percentage. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Echo outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Echo inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase).
Steps 1. Generate an offset to the original mesh (Optional). 2. Select the target mesh from the Face > Echo to Edge by Targets menu. 3. Set Echo values in Command Line (min, max values). 4. Press Enter to execute. Note: The Echo method is incremental.
Options
Main - Echo Main Mesh faces
Original Mesh
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Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Face > Echo to Edge by Random > Main Face > Echo to Edge by Random > Reference Face > Echo to Edge by Random > Both Command Line Set min and max values in Command Line: "Echo to Edge by Random (Min, Max):" Keyboard
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Echo to Edge by Targets
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Echo to Edge by Proxy

Echo Mesh / Reference faces towards the first edge of each face The first Edge is marked with the direction arrow when displaying the Face Map. Values are calculated in percentage. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Echo outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Echo inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase).
Steps 1.Select target points. 2. Generate an offset to the original mesh (Optional). 3. Select the target mesh from the Face > Echo to Edge by Targets menu. 4. Set Echo values in Command Line (min, max values). 5. Press Enter to execute. Note: The Echo method is incremental.
Options
Main - Echo Main Mesh faces according to the selected target points
Original Mesh
Reference - Echo Reference faces according to the selected target points
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Both - Echo both Main Mesh and Reference Mesh faces according to the selected target points
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Face > Echo to Edge by Targets > Main Face > Echo to Edge by Targets > Reference Face > Echo to Edge by Targets > Both Command Line Set min and max values in Command Line: "Echo to Edge by Proxy (Min, Max):"
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Keyboard
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Echo to Edge
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Echo to Edge
Echo to Edge
Echo Mesh / Reference faces towards the first edge of each face The first Edge is marked with the direction arrow when displaying the Face Map. Values are calculated in percentage. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Echo outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Echo inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase). The Echo method is incremental. Steps 1. Generate an offset to the original mesh (Optional). 2. Select the target mesh from the Face > Echo to Edge menu. 3. Set Echo value in Command Line. 4. Press Enter to execute.
Options
Main - Echo Main Mesh faces: Value set to 0.3
Reference - Echo Reference faces: Value set to 0.3
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Echo to Edge
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/EchotoEdge.html
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Face > Echo to Edge > Main Face > Echo to Edge > Reference Face > Echo to Edge > Both Command Line
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Elements
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Elements
Elements
Elements refer to a new component systems introduced in GEM 5.0. The system use the same component bank and allow populating the components while controlling the component orientation, position and size. This way components can be placed over the mesh faces and maintain their original size, and parametrically scale the component bounding box. Each population step can be saved as a part, allowing batch population of components. The new system allows to save scenes based on bookmarks from your design session, and use different facemaps for the components population. Steps 1. From the component's menu select Elements'
Command Activation Methods and Options
Interface (GUI)
Options
Scale Scale values controls the size factors for x,y,z of the component bounding box. The values entered reflects a multiplier
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Elements
value, and if the component bounding box size is 1x1x1 units, it becomes a metric size for the bounding box. To convert a component bounding box to 1x1x1 simply rotate it within the bounding box using the FLIP XY or FLIP YZ buttons. When two values are entered (with comma separator) the values will be used as minimum and maximum relative to proximity to target points if exists.
Positioning The population of elements is based on selecting an orientation method, a datum reference point on the component bounding box and a target position on the mesh cell populated. Orientation Select the orientation method from the list: Normal: The component is placed normal to face populated. The rotation of the component is following the direction arrow of the face.
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Elements
Vertical: The component is placed vertical to face populated. The rotation of the component is following the direction arrow of the face
Original: The component maintains its original direction and simply placed relative to the datum selected and target position.
Axis: The component is stretched along the axis selected as the position points. the component maintains its section based on the scale factors. Wrap: The component fills the entire cell (similar to the simple component population). Datum The datum is the reference points on the component bounding box. You can select: Ref Center Main Center Side Center Top Center Box Center 0,0,0 of the original component space.
Position The position point within the cell you populate. The datum point of the component is located on this position and oriented according to the selected orientation. For Normal,Vertical and Original orientations, the first position point is used for placement of the component. If a value other than 0 is set to the "At" parameter the component will shift towards the second position point specified, based on the At value. Choosing position points based on this list:
Main Center Cell Center Ref Center Side Center M-1 M-2 M-3 M-4 R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4
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Elements
At / Ground 'At' value represent the shift of the component positioning point from the first position point towards the second position point. The values are proportional or scalar (when the Metric toggle is selected).
When 'Ground' is selected as a target end point, the component is stretched as an Axis element from the first position point to the Ground value entered. Save Scene Save the current facemap and generate a bookmark. Parts List
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Elements
Editing Press the right-click mouse button and choose Edit Cell to alter any of the part parameters. Save / Load Save the part data to a file. Loading previous parts from .cmp files allowing to use the saved data. New List Clear the Part List Preview and Population to File Preview Current Preview the current selected part from the list Preview All Preview all parts from the list Export Export the entire part list to a file. Create DXF, OBJ, STL or DAE (Collada) files to use with your favorite CAD tool. Menu Components > Elements Command Line Elements Keyboard Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Equate
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Equate
Equate
Equate the coordinate value of every face. The equate function can match the values of the first face point or the first edge. Steps 1. Rotate the face direction to match the point or edge to equate. 2. Select the Equate axis and mode (Point or Edge) from the Mesh > Equate menu.
Options
Edge X
Point Y
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Equate > Edge X
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Equate
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Equate.html
Mesh > Equate > Edge Y Mesh > Equate > Edge Z Mesh > Equate > Point X Mesh > Equate > Point Y Mesh > Equate > Point Z Command Line EqX, EqY, EqZ, Eq1X, Eq1Y, Eq1Z Keyboard Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Face Echo
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Face Echo
Face Echo
Echo Mesh / Reference faces. Values are calculated in percentage. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Echo outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Echo inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase). The Echo method is incremental.
Steps 1. Generate an offset to the original mesh. 2. Check the Main / Ref option. 3. Set Echo value in the text box. 4. Press the Echo button.
Options
Echo Values - Use the mouse wheel to change Echo value in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment). Main - Echo Main Mesh faces
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Face Echo
Interface (GUI) (1) (2) (3)
or:
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Mesh > Face Echo > Main Mesh > Face Echo > Reference Mesh > Face Echo > Both Command Line Echo Keyboard
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Face Echo
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First Ten
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First Ten
Assign the first ten faces with a colored sequence (1 = Red, 2 = Orange, 3 = Yellow , etc.). This pattern reflects the face order of the mesh.
Steps 1. Display the Face Map and Clear All Faces 2. Select the function from the menu Components > Population Map > First Ten
Original Mesh
First Ten Faces
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Population Map > First Ten
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First Ten
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Command Line
Keyboard
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Fit View
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Fit View
Fit view
Fits the model view. Steps Press the Fit View button from the Navigation Toolbar.
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Reset View Command Line
Keyboard F
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Flatten Quads
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Flatten Quads
Flatten Quads
Flatten quad faces by moving the first point of the face to the plane of the other 3 points.
Steps 1. From the Mesh menu select Flatten Quads.
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Flatten Quads
Keyboard
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Flip Face Normals
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/FlipFaceNormals...
Flip Face Normals

Flip Face Normals
Flips the normal direction of the selected face.
Original face Orientation (CW)
Flipped face (CCW)
The highlighted face is flipped
Steps 1. Press the Select Face button from the Face Selection Toolbar to preview face direction. 2. In the Mesh Settings console toggle the Use face map option. 3. In the Command Line type 'Flip' and press enter button or select the 'Flip Face Normals' from the Edit menu.
Interface (GUI)
Note : Flip will be activated only when direction is drawn in the viewer and the the 'Use Face Map' is toggled on. Menu Edit > Flip Face Normals Command Line Flip Keyboard Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Flip
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Flip.html
Flip
Flip Component
Flips component's orientation.
Steps 1. Load a component. 2. Select a flipping option from the Component Settings console.
Options
Normals - Flip component's normal direction
Original component
After flipping normal's direction
XY - Rotates component along z axis (XY plane)
Original component's orientation
After flipping XY plane
YZ - Rotates component along X axis (YZ plane)
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Flip
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Flip.html
Original component's orientation
After flipping YZ plane
Menu Components > Flip > Normals Components > Flip > XY Components > Flip > YZ Command Line
Keyboard
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Frame by Targets
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/FramebyTargets.html
Frame by Targets
Frame by Targets
Creates framing of the mesh faces (Quads and Triangles) based on proximity to the target points. Framing distance is calculated offset to the original mesh face boundaries.
Steps 1. Select target points. 2. From the Mesh menu select the Frame by Targets option or type 'Framevar' in the command line. 3. Set min and max values in the command line and press the button. Note : The Frame command is incremental. Use the undo command (Ctrl+z) to cancel the last framing. Options Frame Values Use the mouse wheel to change the frame value in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment).
Interface (GUI)
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Frame by Targets
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/FramebyTargets.html
Menu Mesh > Frame by Targets Command Line Framevar Set min and max values in Command Line: "Frame by Proxy (Min, Max):" Keyboard
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Frame
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Frame.html
Frame
Framing Mesh Face
Creates framing of mesh face (Quads and Triangles). Framing distance is calculated offset to the original mesh face boundaries.
Original Mesh Faces
After Framing
Original Mesh Faces
After Framing
Steps 1. In the Mesh Tools console, set framing distance. 2. Select faces for the frame operation, and set the 'Use FaceMap' toggle (Optional) 3. Press the Frame button to operate framing. 4. Press the Reload button to move back to the original mesh and to reset camera. Note : The Frame command is incremental. Use the undo command (Ctrl+z) to cancel the last framing. Options Frame Values Use the mouse wheel to change the frame value in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment).
Interface (GUI)
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Frame
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Frame.html
(1)
(2)
Menu Mesh > Frame Command Line Frame, F Set value in Command Line: "Frame Width (%):"
Keyboard
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Height Field
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/HeightField.html
Height Field
Height Field
The Height Field plugin generated a grid based mesh using an image to define its height. The color depth (measured on RGB values 0-255 of each pixel) is translated to a height range as specified in the plugin interface.
1. Load an image (Preview is generated automatically)
2. Define the output mesh dimensions
The number of points on the U direction The number of Points on the V direction Distance between points on U direction Distance between points on U direction 3. Set the Image Threshold to ignore pixels with color depth below and above the range specified
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Height Field
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/HeightField.html
4. Create Mesh or Mesh+Offset
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Import Targets
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ImportTargets.html
Import Targets
Import Targets
Use the vertices of an external mesh file as Target points.
Steps 1. Load a Mesh 2. Edit Mesh 3. From the Offset console select offset by targets method and press the Load button to upload vertices from external mesh as Targets. 4. From the Mesh Tools console press the Load button to upload vertices from external mesh as Targets.
Option
Load Target within Offset operation - Imported Target points affect the reference mesh
In this example, vertices of the highlighted mesh (created in Rhino) were uploaded as Targets within the offset by Targets Method. Offset values set to: Min = 0.1 | Max = 12 | Invert option was checked Load Target within Attract / Repel operation - Imported Target points affect the original mesh
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Import Targets
In this example, vertices of the highlighted mesh (created in Rhino) were uploaded as Targets within the Attract operation. Values set to: Intensity = 3 | Sense Distance = 5 | Invert option was checked
Interface (GUI) (1)
Note: (2) - Use Targets within the Rule based offset by Targets method. Menu Targets > Import Targets Command Line
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Import Targets
Keyboard
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Join Faces
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/JoinTriangles.html
Join Triangles
Join Faces
Join adjacent faces to form a quad face. The algorithms joins every two adjacent faces that share the first edge (the arrow marker of the face direction). Steps 1. Rotate Face Direction to the desired joining seems. 2. Form the Mesh Menu select Join Faces. 3. Flatten Quads (Optional - for flat panels)
1. Before Rotation
2.Rotation of Selected Faces (Alternate Map)
3. Joined Triangles Result
4. (Optional) Flatten Quads
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Join Faces
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Load Component
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/LoadComponent.html
Load Component
Load Component
Loads a Components file in obj format to the active component. The obj file should be in ASCII format. ParaCloud GEM allows loading 10 components, identified by colors.
Steps 1. Select a blank cell from the components color pallet. 2. Generate a mesh component in any CAD software and save the file as an obj format. 3. Press the Load comp File from the component status. 4. Press the populate button to preview mesh population (optional).
Options
Loading components from GEM Library - Using Pre-defined GEM components.
Cube
Frame
X-brace
Punched Cube
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Load Component
X-mesh
Sphere
Diamond frame
Loading external components - Using external obj files as components. The component is being rescaled into a 1x1x1 sampling cube space. Upon populating the mesh, the component fits to the mesh topology (Quads or Triangles). In the following example the rounded holes of the original component becomes elliptic fitting the triangles and quads faces of the spherical mesh.
Original component created in Rhino Spherical Mesh
Populated Quadrangular face in GEM
Populated Triangular face in GEM
Populated
Loading components without Rescaling - Toggles off the sampling cube option. Components can be generated out of the sampling cube space layout to create repetitive patterns with connectivity, as shown in the following image. Generate a component in any CAD software supporting iobj files regarding a 1X1X1 sampling cube space. Before loading the component, toggle off the sampling cube option. The component will keep its original dimensions.
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Load Component
Ring component within a 1X1X1 The component loaded into GEM in GEM sampling cube space created in Rhino without rescaling
Populated selected cells in GEM
Populated Mesh
(1) - Select a blank colored cell. Each component should be loaded into a different colored cell. (2) - Press the Load button to load a component into this cell (3) - Toggle off the sampling cube option to load the component with its original dimensions without rescaling
Menu File > Load component Components > Load component Components > components Library Command Line
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Load Component
Keyboard Ctrl + C
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Load Mesh
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/LoadMesh.html
Load Mesh
Load Mesh
Loads a mesh file in obj and dxf formats. Obj files should be in ASCII format. Dxf files should be careted from entities of polyface Mesh type only. ParaCloud GEM accepts mesh files with Quads and Triangular faces only. Steps 1. From the Mesh Menu select 'Load a Mesh' option. 2. Select an existing obj / dxf file type from the windows dialog box. Note : The Original mesh can be reloaded using the Reload Mesh button from the Mesh Settings console or from the Mesh Tools console. Command Activation Methods
Menu Mesh > Load Mesh Command Line
Keyboard Ctrl + M
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Load Ref Mesh
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/LoadRefMesh.html
Load Ref Mesh

Load Ref Mesh
Loads a Reference mesh from an external file. The ref file must have the same mesh settings (same number of vertices and face list). Steps 1. From the Mesh Menu select the 'Load Ref Mesh' option. Command Activation Methods
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Load Ref Mesh Command Line
Keyboard
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Map by Rule
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/MapbyRule.html
Map by Rule
Create Face Map based on proximity to targets, height or random pattern. The Face Map is created between the predefined range from 1-10, indicated by color range of the components pallet.
Steps 1. Load different components into the blank colored cells (between 1-10) in the components pallet according to the amount of component you wish to populate. 2. Select a Mapping option (by Targets, by Height, Random). Note: For the Map by Targets method, first place target points along the mesh. 3. Type the components range according to the components you wish to populate. The numbers represents the components colored cells (Red=1, Orange=2, Yellow=3 etc.) 4. Press the create map button.
Options
Mapping By Targets - Generates a population map that derives from the proximity to the target points. The red color (cell no.1) is located closest to the target points.
In this example the color values set between 1 to 8
Revert the Population Pattern - To revert the colors distribution according to the target points swap between the cells numbers, as shown in the following example.
In this example the color values set between 8 to 1
By Height- Creates population map referring to the mesh height. Red cells = Lower mesh area.
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Map by Rule
Random - Create population map based on random layout
Interface (GUI) (1) (2) (3) (4)
Note : Select the Map by Rule method from the drop sown menu.
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Map by Rule
Menu Components > Population Map > Assign by Rule Command Line Map Keyboard
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Material Layers (DXF)
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/MaterialLayersD...
Material Layers (DXF Output)

Output the populated mesh as dxf separating the components to layers in the output file. If the original component includes separate layers it will be inherited in the output dxf file Steps 1. Load a Mesh. 2. Load a component. 3. Set the Material Layers toggle in the File > Settings Menu. 4. Export to dxf. (Ctrl + P)
Example
We create a component with meshes in different layers, according to material separation for rendering.
This example uses Rhino 4. You can use any CAD software supporting OBJ. We set the export option to save Layer names and Material Definitions (this will create a .mtl file attached to the .obj). File > Settings > Material Layers (DXF) We load it into GEM and set the Population settings to use Material Layers. Import a design mesh and populate the result to DXF. The resulted DXF will maintain the material separation in the components and create a layer for each material. This allows to assign material by layers in the rendering tool.
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Interface (GUI)
Menu File > Settings > Material Layers (DXF) Command Line
Keyboard
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Model Info
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ModelInfo.html
Model Info
Model Info
Calculates the main mesh bounding box and displays the dimensions (H, W, D) in the model master unit.
Bounding box in Rhino
Octahedron Mesh in GEM
Steps 1. Load a Mesh. 2. Type 'Info' in the command line and press enter. The
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Model Info Command Line Info Keyboard
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New
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/New.html
New
New File
Creates a new GEM file and resets all values from previous session.
Steps 1. From the File menu select new. 2. Click 'Yes' to clear data from previous file.
Interface (GUI)
Menu File > New Command Line
Keyboard
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Normal Offset
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/NormalOffset2.html
Normal Offset
Offsets Mesh points Normal to the original Mesh. Use scalar values for this operation (the units are similar to the master units of the imported mesh). Negative values changes offset direction. The distance between each Mesh point and its reference point is equal.
Original Mesh
Normal Offset
Note: For further information regarding Weld Mesh see Weld Mesh. For further information regarding UnWeld Mesh see UnWeld Mesh. Steps 1. Set the offset distance in the text box. 2. Press the Weld or Unweld buttons for controlling the result (optional) 3. Press the offset button to generate the reference mesh.
Options Normal Offset Values Use the mouse wheel to change the Focus point coordinated in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment).
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Offset > Normal Command Line Offset , O
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Normal Offset
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/NormalOffset2.html
Keyboard
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Offset by Colors
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OffsetbyColors.html
Offset by Colors
Offset by Color
Offsets the mesh faces according to values assigned to each color of the face map.
Original Mesh
Offset by Color
Unwelded Mesh Offset by Color
Note: For further information regarding Weld Mesh see Weld Mesh. For further information regarding UnWeld Mesh see UnWeld Mesh. Steps 1. Create a Face Map 2. Press the Weld or Unweld buttons for controlling the result (optional) 3. From Mesh Menu choose Offset by Color. 4. Set the values for each color (comma separated).
Options Normal Offset Values Negative values will reveres the offset direction
Interface (GUI)
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Offset by Colors
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OffsetbyColors.html
Menu Mesh > Offset by Color Command Line
Keyboard
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Offset Face Leveling
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OffsetFaceLevelin...

Equates the reference face vertices distance form the original face according to the lowest / Average / Highest vertex in each face. The mesh is automatically unwelded. Steps 1.Generate a reference mesh using the Offset command. 2.Select Offset Leveling Method: Lowest / Average / Highest. 3. Press the Equate button from the Mesh Offset console.
Options
Lowest - Equates the reference face vertices distance according to the Lowest vertex.
Original reference Mesh
Lowest Offset Leveling
Populated Mesh - Lowest Leveling
Average - Equates the reference face vertices distance according to the Average vertex.
Average Offset Leveling
Populated Mesh - Average Leveling
Highest - Equates the reference face vertices distance according to the highest vertex.
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http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OffsetFaceLevelin...
Highest Offset Leveling
Populated Mesh - highest Leveling
Interface (GUI)
Note : Select an offset Face Leveling method from the drop sown menu.
Menu Mesh > Offset Face Leveling Command Line Level Keyboard
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Open GEM file
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OpenGEMfile.html
Open GEM file

Open GEM File
Opens existing GEM file. GEM file format includes the Mesh and Components Data. Steps 1. From the File menu select 'Open GEM file'. 2. Select existing GEM file from the windows dialog box.
Interface (GUI)
Menu File > Open GEM file Command Line
Keyboard Ctrl + O
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Order Grid
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OrderGrid.html
Order Grid
Order Grid
Reorder the mesh faces according to the direction arrows. Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. Clear the Face Map. Weld the mesh Select the first face, where the direction arrow is on the inner edge. Type Order in the command line.
Interface (GUI)
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Order Grid
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OrderGrid.html
Menu
Keyboard Order
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Orientation Map
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OrientationMap.html
Orientation Map
Assign the faces based on the angle between the face normal and a sun vector specified.
Steps 1. Display the Face Map and Clear All Faces 2. Set the Sun Vector Direction (Optional: type sun in the command line and enter the vector direction). 3. Select the function from the menu Components > Population Map > Orientation Map 4. Set the minimum and maximum color range to use for the face map.
Orientation Map (Min,Max values set to 7,1)
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Population Map > Orientation Map Command Line
Keyboard
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Orientation Map
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/OrientationMap.html
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Pan
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Pan.html
Pan
Pan
Pans the active view Left/ Right / Up / Down.
steps Press the Pan button from the Navigation Toolbar and use the Click+drag keys for continuous pan. Command Activation Methods
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Pan Command Line
Keyboard X Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Peel Face by Proxy
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/PeelFacebyProxy.html
Peel Face by Proxy

Peel by Targets
Peel the first point of each Main Mesh face based on proximity to the target points. Values are calculated in metric units. the Peel direction is Normal to the face. Negative values reverse the Peel direction.
Steps 1.Select target points. 2. From the Face menu select Peel by Targets. 3. Set min and max values in the command line and press the button. Note: The Peel method is incremental.
Interface (GUI)
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Peel Face by Proxy
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/PeelFacebyProxy.html
Main Mesh
Menu Face > Peel by Targets
Keyboard
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Peel Face by Random
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/PeelFacebyRando...
Peel Face by Random

Peel by Random
Peel the first point of each Main Mesh face using random values. Values are calculated in metric units. the Peel direction is Normal to the face. Negative values reverse the Peel direction.
Steps 1. From the Face menu select Peel by Random. 2. Set min and max values in the command line and press the button. Note: The Peel method is incremental.
Interface (GUI)
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Peel Face by Random
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/PeelFacebyRando...
Main Mesh
Menu Face > Peel by Random
Keyboard
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Peel Face
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/PeelFace.html
Peel Face
Peel Face
Peel the first point of each Main Mesh faces. Values are calculated in metric units. The Peel direction is Normal to the face. Negative values reverse the Peel direction.
Steps 1. From the Face menu select the Peel Normal. 2. Set Peel value in the command line and press the button. Note: The Peel method is incremental, but the normal direction changes every time according to the face orientation.
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Menu Face > Peel Normal
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Peel Face
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/PeelFace.html
Keyboard
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Populate
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewPopulate.html
View Populate
Populate
Preview the components population within the Mesh. Using the Population map allows assigning different components to selected mesh faces. The generation process is indicated in the progress bar.
Load Mesh
Load Component
Populated Mesh
Steps 1. Load a Mesh. 2. Offset Mesh for printable results. 3. Load a component. 4. Select the Populate option from the View menu or press the Populate button from the Output toolbar.
Note : For further information about loading and populating different components see - Population Map.
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Populate Command Line
Keyboard
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Populate
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewPopulate.html
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Primitives
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Primitives.html
Primitives
Primitives
Loads pre-defined mesh primitives.
Steps 1. From the Mesh Menu select select the 'Primitives' option.
Note : Each primitive geometry can be subdivided using the subdivide option from the Mesh Tools console. Each primitive can be saved as obj file format and reloaded into the GEM as mesh component.
Options
Plane - dimensions 1X1
Cube - dimensions 1X1X1
Octahedron
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Primitives
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Primitives.html
Cube Octahedron
Sphere
Torus
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Primitives Command Line
Keyboard
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Projection Offset
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ProjectionOffset2...
Projection Offset
Project the original mesh point relative to the ratio distance between the focus point and the original mesh points. Use percentage values for this operation ( 1.0 = no Change, 0.9 = 10% Decrease, 1.1 = 10% Increase).
Original Focus point location
Edited Focus point location
Steps 1. Press the Show button to view Focus point. 2. Modify Focus point location (optional). 3. Set offset distance in the text box. 4. Press the Offset button.
Options
Focus point The initial Focus Point indicates the average point of the imported mesh. The Focus Point coordinates can be changed manually within the x, y, z text boxes. Set new coordinates values for the Focus Point and Press the Focus button again to update position. The Reset button resets the Original position of the Focus Point.
Focus point Values Use the mouse wheel to change the Focus point coordinated in real time. Scrolling with the Mouse Wheel will change the value (0.01 increment) when the mouse is over the text box. Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment).
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Projection Offset
Directional Muting Options
When using the Projection method, muting one of x, y, z axes affects the offset direction. Muting X axis
Muting Y axis
Muting Z axis
Interface (GUI)
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Projection Offset
Note : To view focus point press the show button. Use the Mouse Wheel, when the mouse is over the text box, change to change focus point values (0.01 increment). Hold the Shift and use the Mouse Wheel to change the values faster (1.0 increment).
Menu Mesh > Offset > Project Command Line Offset, O Keyboard
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Random Offset
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/RandomOffset.html
Random Offset
Random Offset
Create normal offset using random values between minimum and maximum. Steps 1. Activate the command from the menu Mesh > Random Offset 2. Set Min /Max values. 3. Level the result with Offset Leveling (Optional)
Options
Random Offset
In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max = 0.5 Reference Face Leveling
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Random Offset
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/RandomOffset.html
Offset Face Leveling Applied
Populated with Cube Components
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Random Offset Command Line
Keyboard
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Ratio Graph controller
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Graphcontroller.html
Ratio Graph Controller

The Graph Controller defines the ratio function assigned to the associated rule. The Graph Y = f(X), where Y recieves the Min. and Max. values, and X is the range of the rule in percentage (between 0-100).
Note : Control points appear when mouse is placed onto the graph zone.
Steps 1. Select a Rule based offset method. 2. Select a preset graph. 3. Edit the graph by dragging its control points. 4. Set Min / Max values. 5. Set 'use Ratio Graph' option. 6. Press the Offset button.
Interface (GUI)
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Ratio Graph controller
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Graphcontroller.html
Menu
Command Line
Keyboard
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Reload Component
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/reverttoSaved2.html
revert to Saved
Reload Component
Reloads the active component selected in the pallet and resets component's orientation.
Steps 1. From the component's menu select the 'Reload Component' or press the Reload Comp button from the
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Reload Component Command Line
Keyboard
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Reload Mesh
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ReverttoSaved.html
Revert to Saved
Reload Mesh
Reloads the original mesh and resets any changes occurred during generating process. Steps 1. From the Mesh Menu select the 'Reload Mesh' option. Command Activation Methods
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Reload Mesh Command Line
Keyboard
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Reset Camera
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ResetCamera.html
Reset Camera
Reset Camera
Resets the camera to Front View. Steps Press the Reset View button from the Navigation Toolbar.
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Reset View Command Line
Keyboard R Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Ribs
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Ribs.html
Ribs
Ribs
Create Ribs structures with notching along the mesh geometry. The ribs are created for U and V direction resulting in a notching system to allow assembly. The ribs can be easily unfolded in software like Pepakura for creating automated shop drawings (laser cutting etc.) Steps 1. Generate an offset to the original mesh. 2. Choose the ribs set you want to use from the Components > Ribs menu. 3. Set the material thickness (defines the notching width).
Options
Thickness Values - Use Master Units values of your output file. U Direction - Creates ribs along the direction arrow of the face.
V Direction - Creates ribs from the first to last point of each face.
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Ribs
U Diagonal - Creates a diagonal rib from the first face point to the third.
V Diagonal - Creates a diagonal rib from the second to the last point of each face.
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Ribs > U Direction Components > Ribs > V Direction Components > Ribs > U Diagonal Components > Ribs > V Diagonal Command Line
Keyboard
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Ribs
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Rotate Face Order
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/RotateFaceOrder.html
Rotate Face Order

Rotate Face Order
Rotate Mesh faces orientation. Rotation direction follows the arrow direction.
Original face direction
First Rotation
Second rotation
Third Rotation
Note : The rotate face option can be useful to affect population patterns. For further information regarding population patterns of various components see Population Map chapter.
Steps 1. Press the show button from the Mesh Settings console to view face direction. 2. Press the Rotate button from the Mesh Settings console to rotate all faces direction. 3. Toggle the Use face map option to rotate the sleeted faces only.
Options
Rotate Selected Mesh Face Direction Rotates Face Direction. Press the Rotate Faces button from the Mesh Settings console.
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Rotate Face Order
Rotate Face - first stage
Populate - Use Face Map toggled on
Rotate Face - second stage
Rotate Face - Third stage
Note : Rotate will be activated when direction is drawn in the viewer. To view face direction press the show
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Rotate Face Order
button. Toggle the Use Face Map option to rotated the selected faces only. Menu Edit > Rotate Face Order Command Line
Keyboard
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Rotate
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Rotate.html
Rotate
Rotate
Rotates the view around the Mesh. Steps Press the Rotate button from the Navigation Toolbar and use the Click + drag keys for continuous rotation.
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Zoom Command Line
Keyboard C Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Save Component As
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SaveComponentAs...
Save Component As
Save Component As
Output the current component as external obj file.
Steps 1. From the File menu select 'Save Component As'. 2. Type a new file name in the windows dialog box.
Interface (GUI)
Menu File > Save Component As Command Line
Keyboard
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Save GEM file As
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SaveGEMfileAs.html
Save GEM file As

Save GEM File As
Saves current session as a new GEM file. GEM file includes the Mesh and Components Data. Steps 1. From the File menu select 'Save GEM file As'. 2. Type a new file name in the windows dialog box.
Interface (GUI)
Menu File > Save GEM file As Command Line
Keyboard Ctrl + Shift + S
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Save GEM file
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SaveGEMfile.html
Save GEM file

Save GEM File
Saves changes in the current GEM session. GEM file includes the Mesh and Components Data. Steps 1. From the File menu select 'Save GEM file'.
Interface (GUI)
Menu File > Save GEM file Command Line
Keyboard Ctrl + S Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Save Mesh As
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SaveMeshas.html
Save Mesh as
Save Mesh AS
Saves the main mesh or the reference mesh as external obj files.
Steps 1. From the File Menu select the 'Save Mesh As' option. 2. Type a file name in the windows dialog box. 3. Open the Resulted File (Optional) Options
Main Mesh - Exports the Main mesh as obj file Reference Mesh - Exports the Reference mesh as obj file Selected Faces - Exports the Selected Faces only obj file. Note: Upon saving the selected faces, all the original Mesh points are being saved and will be loaded with the partial faces.
Original Mesh - Selected faces
The selected faces loaded as Mesh
Original Mesh Points
Selected Faces - Various Colors When using few colors, each color will be saved as a different file. The files will be numbered according to the number of the active color.
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Save Mesh As
(1) Red=1
(2) Orange=2
(3) Yellow=3
(4) Green=4
Interface (GUI)
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Save Mesh As
Menu File > Save Mesh As > Main Mesh File > Save Mesh As > Reference Mesh File > Save Mesh As > Selected Faces Command Line
Keyboard
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Select Targets
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/AddPoint.html
Add Point
Select Targets
Select Mesh points as target points by pressing CTRL + Click.
Steps 1. Press the Display point icon from the Targets toolbar to display Mesh points. 2. Use the Ctrl + Click to select Mesh points into Target points. 3. Press the Display Targets icon from the Targets toolbar to show only Targets points. Note : To To remove last Target point selection, press the D key.
Selection Modes
Green points - Represents Mesh Points and Reference Mesh Points
Black Points - Represents selected Target Points and Focus Point
Options
Mesh Point - Displays points along Mesh vertices
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Select Targets
Ref Points - Displays points along Reference Mesh vertices
Focus Point - Displays Focus point as Target point
Note : Press the Display Points icon again to toggle between Mesh points display and Reference points display.
(1) - Ctrl + Click to select Mesh points
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Select Targets
(2) - Ctrl + Click to select Reference points
Menu Targets > Select Targets > Mesh Point Targets > Select Targets > Ref Point Targets > Select Targets > Focus Point Command Line
Keyboard
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Sequence Map
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SequenceMap.html
Sequence Map
Create a Face Map using a comma separated sequence (1 = Red, 2 = Orange, 3 = Yellow , etc.). This pattern reflects the face order of the mesh.
Steps 1. Display the Face Map and Clear All Faces 2. Select the function from the menu Components > Population Map > Sequence Map 3. Enter the sequence layout (comma separated values between 0-10)
Original Mesh
Sequence: 1,1,2,2,4,4,5,5
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Population Map > Sequence Map Command Line
Keyboard
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Sequence Map
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SequenceMap.html
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Sequencer
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Sequencer.html
Sequencer
Action Sequencer
The Action Sequencer plugin can record the modeling operations (Subdivisions and Face modifiers) and replay the action sequence. The plugin interface allow to change the values applied for each command, disable a command and provide an easy to use parametric modeling interface for GEM.
Every command is documented in a single row. A row contain 4 columns: On/Off, Action, Parameters and Switch. The Parameters Column stores the values assigned to the modeling action. The switch stores the toggles status. 1. Recording a Sequence - Load the initial Mesh Geometry - Press the Record Button to start. Every Command will be documented into the Action Sequencer.
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Sequencer
2. Press Stop to end the recording session
3. Editing the Actions Records - Mute by clicking on the left column (an "X" mark will appear, click again to activate) - Edit any values you want to change (in the parameters and Switch column)
Note: It is recommended to disable the Weld and Unweld records that were created by the Subdivision algorithms. 4. Playing the Sequence
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Sequencer
- Press the Rewind button to roll back to the model to its starting point:
- Press Play to Apply the Actions
5. Applying to a Different Geometry - Load the new Mesh - Apply Target Points (if required for proximity based actions). - Press Play
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Shift Face by Proxy
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ShiftFacebyProxy...
Shift Face by Proxy

Shift by Targets
Shift the Main Mesh faces based on proximity to the target points. Values are calculated in percentage. the Shift direction is following the Direction Arrow between points 1 and 2 of Each Face. Negative values reverse the shift direction.
Steps 1.Select target points. 2. From the Face menu select the Shift by Targets. 3. Set min and max values in the command line and press the button. Note: The Shift method is incremental.
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Menu
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Shift Face by Proxy
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ShiftFacebyProxy...
Face > Shift by Targets
Keyboard
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Shift Face by Random
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ShiftFacebyRand...

Shift by Random
Shift the Main Mesh faces based on random values. Values are calculated in percentage. the Shift direction is following the Direction Arrow between points 1 and 2 of Each Face. Negative values reverse the shift direction.
Steps 1. From the Face menu select the Shift by Random. 2. Set min and max values in the command line and press the button. Note: The Shift method is incremental.
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Menu Face > Shift by Random
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http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ShiftFacebyRand...
Keyboard
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Shift Face
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ShiftFace.html
Shift Face
Shift Face
Shift the Main Mesh faces. Values are calculated in percentage. the Shift direction is following the Direction Arrow between points 1 and 2 of Each Face. Negative values reverse the shift direction.
Steps 1. Set shift value in the command line and press the button. Note: The Shift method is incremental.
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Menu Face > Shift Faces
Keyboard
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Shift Face
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ShiftFace.html
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smoothing
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/smoothing.html
smoothing
smoothing
Creates smooth mesh surface using a Catmull Clark style algorithm for mesh faces subdivision.
Original Mesh
First Smoothing
Second Smoothing
Third Smoothing
Steps 1. In the Mesh Tools press the Smoothing button. 2. Press the Reload button to move back to the original mesh and to reset camera. Note : The Smoothing command is accumulative. Use the undo command (Ctrl+z) to cancel the last framing. Command Activation Methods
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Smoothing Command Line
Keyboard
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smoothing
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/smoothing.html
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Squeeze 1 Point by Proxy
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Squeeze1Pointby...

Squeeze the first point of a face according to proximity from target points . Values are calculated in percentage. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Stretch outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Squeeze inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase).
Steps 1.Select target points. 2. Select the target mesh from the Face > Squeeze 1 Point by Proxy menu. 4. Set Squeeze values in Command Line (min, max values). 5. Press Enter to execute. Note: The Echo method is incremental.
Options
Main - Squeeze Main Mesh faces according to the selected target points. (the mesh was subdivided using the "+" method and pivoting about the face center)
Original Mesh
Reference - Squeeze Reference faces according to the selected target points
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Both - Squeeze both Main Mesh and Reference Mesh faces according to the selected target points
Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Face > Squeeze 1 Point by Targets > Main Face > Squeeze 1 Point by Targets > Reference Face > Squeeze 1 Point by Targets > Both Command Line Set min and max values in Command Line: "Squeeze by Proxy (Min, Max):" Keyboard
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Squeeze Face by Proxy
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SqueezeEdgebyPr...
Squeeze Edge by Proxy

Squeeze the diagonal of a face according to proximity from target points . Values are calculated in percentage. Values Greater than 1 = Generates Stretch outwards and creates overlapping. Values Lower than 1= Generates Squeeze inwards (0 = no change, 0.9 = 10% decrease, 1.1 = 10% increase).
Steps 1.Select target points. 2. Select the target mesh from the Face > Squeeze Face by Proxy menu. 4. Set Squeeze values in Command Line (min, max values). 5. Press Enter to execute. Note: The Echo method is incremental.
Options
Main - Squeeze Main Mesh faces according to the selected target points. (the mesh was subdivided using the "+" method and pivoting about the face center)
Original Mesh
Reference - Squeeze Reference faces according to the selected target points
Both - Squeeze both Main Mesh and Reference Mesh faces according to the selected target points
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Interface (GUI)
Main Mesh
Ref Mesh
Both
Menu Face > Squeeze Face by Targets > Main Face > Squeeze Face by Targets > Reference Face > Squeeze Face by Targets > Both Command Line Set min and max values in Command Line: "Squeeze by Proxy (Min, Max):" Keyboard
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Subdivide
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Subdivide.html
Subdivide
Subdivide Mesh
Subdivide the original mesh faces (Quads and Triangles).
Original Mesh
Subdivided Mesh
Steps 1. In the Mesh Tools console select a subdivision method by pressing the button. 2. Repeat pressing the selected method button to add subdivisions. 3. Toggle the face map option for subdividing a specific faces (optional). see using Face map for subdividing. Note : The subdivision command is accumulative. Use the undo command (Ctrl+z) to cancel the last subdivision. Options: Subdivision Methods
" | " - Split face vertically
" - " - Split face horizontally
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Subdivide
" X " - Split face from centroid to vertices. The resulted faces can pivot around the centroid point or follow the same direction.
" + " - Split face from centroid to edge mid points. The resulted faces can pivot around the centroid point or follow the same direction.
" \ " - Subdivide Quads to Triangles
" / " - Subdivide Quads to Triangles
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Subdivide
Note : Different subdivision methods can be integrated together. "x " & "+" - Integration of "X" + "+" methods
"X" Subdivision
Adding "+" Subdivision
Adding "X" Subdivision
Adding "+" Subdivision
Split Edge by Fixed Ratio - Results in a uniform splitting of the face edge according to a fixed ratio. Set value in Command Line: "Subdivide Loop by Ratio:"
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Subdivide
In this example ratio values set to: 0.2
Using Face Map for subdivision - Split Edge method can be integrated with the Assign All Quads option, as shown in the following images. Steps 1. Select the 'Split Edge by Fix Ratio' subdivision from the Edit menu and set the value to 0.5 2. Select the 'Assign All Quads' option from the Edit menu. 3. Toggle the 'use face map option' from the Mesh Tools console. 4. Reselect the 'Split Edge by Fix Ratio' subdivision option to subdivide the selected quad only.
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Subdivide
Split Edge by Proxy - Splits the edges based on Min and Max values set in the command line. The distribution derives from their face proximity to the target points. Set values in Command Line: "Subdivide Loop by Proxy (Min, Max):"
In this example values set to: Min: 0.2, Max: 0.9
Split Face by Number - Splits the face to number of parts. Set values in Command Line: "Split Face to:" Enter an integer number (bigger than 2) to set the number of parts the face will be split.
In this example values set to: 3
Split Face by Proxy - Splits the face to parts based on Min and Max values set in the command line. The value is relative to the face distance from the target points. Set values in Command Line: "Split Face by Proxy (Min, Max):"
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Subdivide
In this example values set to: Min: 2, Max: 6
Split Face by Map - Splits the faces based on the face map. The color scale represents values from 2-11 (Red 2, Orange - 3, Yellow - 4, etc.).
Split Face by Random - Splits the faces randomly. The number of splits is set between the minimum and maximum values. Set values in Command Line: "Subdivide Face by Random (Min, Max):"
Split Face by Proportions - Splits the faces by proportions. The number of splits is set by the number of proportion values. The values represents the proportions between the parts. The values should be bigger than 1. Set values in Command Line: "Subdivide Face by Proportions:"
In this example values set to: 1,3,1
Ray by Number - Splits the faces with rays created from the face origin to the number of specified edge subdivisions. Set the number of rays to create in the Command Line: "Split Face to Rays:"
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Subdivide
In this example values set to: 2
Rays by Proxy - Splits the faces with rays according to proximity to targets. The number of splits is set between the minimum and maximum values. Set values in Command Line: "Split to Rays by Proximity (Min, Max):"
Menu Mesh > Subdivide > / : Diagonal Mesh > Subdivide > \ : Diagonal Mesh > Subdivide > x : From Center Mesh > Subdivide > | : Vertical Split Mesh > Subdivide > -- : Horizontal Split Mesh > Subdivide > + : Split Both Mesh > Subdivide > Midpoints Loop
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Subdivide
Mesh > Subdivide > Split Edge by Fixed Ratio Mesh > Subdivide > Split Edge by Proxy Mesh > Subdivide > Split Face by Number Mesh > Subdivide > Split Face by Map Mesh > Subdivide > Split Face by Proxy Mesh > Subdivide > Split Face by Random Mesh > Subdivide > Rays by Number Mesh > Subdivide > Rays by Proxy Command Line
Keyboard
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Swap
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Swap.html
Swap
Swap Mesh
Swaps between Main Mesh and Reference Mesh, or between mesh axes. Steps From the Mesh Menu select the 'Swap' option. Options
Main < -- > Ref - Swaps between Main Mesh into Reference Mesh. Blue Mesh = Main Mesh. Red Mesh = Reference Mesh.
Before swapping
After Swapping
Y < -- > Z - Swaps between Y axis to Z axis
Before swapping (Original Orientation) After Swapping
X < -- > Z - Swaps between X axis to z axis
Before swapping (Original Orientation) After Swapping
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Swap
X < -- > Y - Swaps between x axis to Y axis
Before swapping (Original Orientation
After Swapping
Interface (GUI)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Note : To swap Main to Ref, first create a reference mesh using the offset method. Menu Mesh > Swap > Main < -- > Ref Mesh > Swap > Y < -- > Z Mesh > Swap > X < -- > Z Mesh > Swap > X < -- > Y Command Line
Keyboard
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Swap
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Tag Menu
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/TagMenu.html
Tag Menu
Tag Menu Use the Right-Click on the viewer to open the Tag Menu that provides quick access to popular commands. On Mac OSX, holt the Alt key and press the mouse click to access the Tag Menu.
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The GEM Interface
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/TheGEMinterface...
The GEM interface

The GEM interface
The GEM interface includes the following components :
A - Menus B - Navigation Toolbar C - Display Mode Toolbar D - Targets Toolbar E - Face Selection Toolbar F - component Pallet G - Command Line H - Mesh Status I - Component Status J - Output Toolbar K - Tools pallets L - Tools Selector
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The GEM Interface
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/TheGEMinterface...
M - Viewer N - Face Tools O - Advanced Subdivisions P - Mode Selector Q - Swap Axis/Meshes

R - Animation Tab
The axis system is located at the center of the object. This is a 'Y axis up' system. Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Tips for K3DSurf
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/K3DSurf.html
K3DSurf
Exporting obj Files From K3DSurf
Exporting IsoSurfaces objects Predefined IsoSurfaces have more than 4 vertices (the highlighted face on the viewer has 6 vertices). From the option tab, toggle the 'All Triangles' option to verify creation of triangular mesh and press the Edit OBJ button. Save the OBJ data to file and open in GEM. Note: Only Quads and triangle mesh can be loaded into GEM.
Exporting Parametric objects as Quads Parametric objects yields quadrangular meshes. To export parametric objects as quads press the Edit OBJ button from the Options tab. Save the OBJ data to file and open in GEM.
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Tips for K3DSurf
Exporting Parametric objects as Triangles To export Parametric objects as triangular mesh toggle the 'Triangle Mesh' option from the options tab and press the Edit OBJ button.
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Tips for K3DSurf
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Tips for Rhinoceros
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Rhinoceros.html
Rhinoceros
Exporting obj Files From Rhinoceros
Preparing mesh entities: Select the objects you wish to mesh and use one of the meshing options of Rhino. The new paneling tools developed by McNeel Associates can produce controlled subdivisions over surfaces and grids.
When creating a mesh from untrimmed surfaces, rebuild the surface to order 1 for both U and V directions and use the 'Mesh from NURBS Control Polygon' option in the mesh menu to create a mesh that matches the surface isocurves.
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Tips for Rhinoceros
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Rhinoceros.html
Select mesh entities in Rhino and use the export command. Set the following options:
Note: For detailed information regarding the Rhino mesh option refer to Rhino Help. Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Tips for SketchUp Pro
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/SketchUp.html
SketchUp
Exporting obj Files From Google SketchUp Pro
Exporting Model as Quads When exporting models as quads, faces with more than 4 vertices should be subdivided using the Line Tool in SketchUp to reduce number of vertices. In the following example the original face included 6 vertices and was subdivided into 3 different quads.
The original face includes 6 vertices model
subdivision of the face into 3 quads
final subdivided
Select the faces you wish to export. From the File menu choose Export > 3D Model. Set the output type to Obj and click on the options button to set Export Options.
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Obj export options in SketchUp
Quadrangular Mesh Loaded in GEM
Exporting Model as Triangles When exporting the model as triangles, select the faces you whish to export and toggle the 'Triangle all faces' option from the OBJ Export Options.
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Obj export options in SketchUp
Triangular Mesh Loaded in GEM
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Tips for TopMod
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/TopMod.html
TopMod
Exporting obj Files From TopMod
subdivide your mesh using an algorithm that creates triangles or quads only. Choose one of the following algorithms from the Remeshing menu > 3-conversion or Remeshing > 4-Conversion. To Export an obj mesh from TopMod select the Save as option from the File menu (The Export option doesn't create obj properly). Note: Only Quads and triangle mesh can be loaded into GEM.
Original Mesh - Dodecahedron
3-conversion Triangulate
3-conversion Double Stellate
Miscellaneous - Fractal
Miscellaneous - Double Stellate
4-conversion Catmull Clark
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Tools Pallets
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ToolsPallet.html
Tools Pallet
Tools Pallets
Press a button from the Tools selector toolbar to select one of the following consoles. The different Offset methods can be selected from the drop-down list switching between Mesh Offset to Rule Based Offset.
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Tools Pallets
Navigation
View Mode
Targets
Map Tools
Color Selector
Swap
Mode Selector
Subdivisions
Face Tools
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Tools Pallets
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Typical workflow
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Typicalworkflow.html
Typical workflow
Typical Workflow
The following workflow describes the logic behind a typical design process using ParaCloud GEM.
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Unfolded Layout
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/UnfoldedLayout.html
Unfolded Layout
Unfold Layout
Create an unfolded layout of the 3D components by aligning each face on the Top Plane. Steps 1. Generate an offset to the original mesh. 2. Weld the Mesh 3. Set the spacing for the unfolded parts (bigger than the face edge length). 4. Export the result to DXF (Populate to file) 5. The output is saved in 2 files: the model file and a file with the assembly annotations (with a _Markers added to the model file name).
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Unfold Layout Command Line
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Unfolded Layout
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/UnfoldedLayout.html
Keyboard
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Unweld
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/UnWeld.html
UnWeld
Unweld Mesh
Disconnect all faces as independent shapes.
Original Mesh
UnWelded Mesh after offset operation
Steps 1. Press the Weld button from the Mesh Offset console.
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > UnWeld Command Line UnWeld, U Keyboard
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Valency Map
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ValencyMap.html
Valency Map
Assign the faces based on the number and direction of neighboring faces. This map allows using topological components to handle edge conditions, corners etc.
Steps 1. Display the Face Map and Clear All Faces 2. Select the function from the menu Components > Population Map > Valency Map
Valency Map Conditions
Valency Map of subdivided Mesh
Interface (GUI)
Menu Components > Population Map > Valency Map Command Line
Keyboard
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Valency Map
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ValencyMap.html
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View Component
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewComponent.html
View Component
View Component
Display the active component and reset the camera orientation to Front view. Steps 1. Load a component. 2. Select a preview mode from the View menu or using the Quad / Triangle / Preview in place buttons from the Display Mode toolbar.
Options
in Quads - Displays a preview of the component's placement within a Quadrangular face.
in Triangles - Displays a preview of the component placement within a Triangular face.
Note : The blue rectangle / triangle represents the Main Mesh. The red rectangle / triangle represents the Reference Mesh. For further information about rotating components see Flip component. on Face - displays the component's placement on a selected face. Ctrl+Click to select a specific face.
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View Component
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewComponent.html
(1) - Quad preview (2) - Triangle preview (3) - Preview in place
Menu View > Component > in Quad View > Component > in Triangle View > Component > On Face Command Line
Keyboard
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View Mesh
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewMesh.html
View Mesh
View Mesh
Display the mesh model as wireframe. The mesh view options includes the face map and face direction display.
Steps 1.From the View menu select a Mesh viewing option: Wire Mesh | FaceMap | Face direction.
Options
Wire Mesh - Reloads the mesh and display as wire.
Face Map - Displays the current face map.
Face direction - Displays face direction.
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View Mesh
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewMesh.html
(1) - Display Mesh (2) - Select Face
Menu View > Mesh > Wire Mesh View > Mesh > FaceMap View > Mesh > Face direction Command Line
Keyboard
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View Points
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewPoints.html
View Points
View Points
Displays Main Mesh or Reference Mesh vertices.
Steps Select the view points method from the View menu or press the Display points icon from the display mode toolbar to toggle between Main mesh to Ref Mesh. Note : Converting Mesh points into Targets see - Select targets. Options
Main Mesh - Displays the Mesh points
Ref Mesh - Displays the Reference Mesh points
(1) - Display Mesh points
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View Points
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewPoints.html
(2) - Display Ref points Note: Toggling the button swaps between Mesh points preview and Ref points preview.
Menu View > Points > Main Mesh View > Points > Ref Mesh Command Line
Keyboard
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View Targets
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/ViewTargets.html
View Targets
View Targets
Displays selected Target points.
Steps Select the Targets option from the View menu or press the Display Targets icon from the display mode toolbar. Note : For Converting Mesh points into Targets see - Select targets. For importing Targets see - Import Targets. Command Activation Methods
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Targets Command Line
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Viewer Navigation
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Navigation.html
Navigation
Viewer Navigation
Use the following Buttons or Shortcuts from the Navigation Bar to Navigate the viewer camera :
View Settings Buttons keyboard Shortcuts Action
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Viewer Navigation
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Navigation.html
Z X
F R F R 1 2 3 4 W S B
Activating the Zoom Mode. Left-Click + Drag mouse button to zoom in / out Activating the Pan mode. Left-Click + Drag mouse to change the location of the view camera Activating the Orbit Mode. Left-Click + Drag mouse to rotate the view camera around the model Fit View Reset Camera Rotates the view camera downwards Rotates the view camera upwards Rotates the view camera to the right Rotates the view camera to the left Fits the view Reset Camera View Tilt Left Tilt Right Rolls forward Rolls Backwards Wireframe Mode Shade Mode Render Back Faces Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Weld by Proximity
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/WeldbyProximity.html
Weld by Proximity
Weld by Proximity
Join vertices within the proximity range defined as a sense distance (in metric units).
Original Mesh
Weld Mesh
Steps 1. Select Weld by Proximity from the Mesh Menu. 2. Enter the threshold range and press Enter
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Weld by Proximity Command Line
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Weld by Proximity
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/WeldbyProximity.html
ProxyWeld Keyboard
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Weld
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Weld.html
Weld
Weld
Join incident vertices to create a welded mesh. When loading a new mesh it's status is Unknown. Applying transformations to the mesh may require welding for offset operations.
Original Mesh
Weld Mesh after offset operation
Steps 1. Press the Weld button from the Mesh Offset console.
Interface (GUI)
Menu Mesh > Weld Command Line Weld, W Keyboard
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Zoom
http://www.paraclouding.com/GEM/Help/2010/files/Populate.html
Populate
Zoom
Zoom the active view in / out.
Steps Press the Zoom button from the Navigation Toolbar and use the Click + drag keys for continuous zoom.
Interface (GUI)
Menu View > Zoom Command Line
Keyboard Z Copyright <2008-2011>, <Dr. Eyal Nir>
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Add Mesh

Command Activation Methods

Menu Mesh > Add Mesh Command Line

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Apply Horizontal Split Subdivision

Command Activation Methods

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Assign All Faces

Select All Faces

Command Activation Methods

Menu Edit > Assign All Faces Command Line

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Assign All Naked Edges

Assign All Naked Edges

Command Activation Methods

Menu Edit > Assign All Naked Edges Command Line

Assign All Naked Edges

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Threshold Value set to 5

Command Activation Methods

Menu Edit > Assign by Perimeter Command Line

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Assign All Quads - Selects only quadrangular faces

Assign All Triangles - Selects only triangular faces

Before using the Unassigned option

After using the Unassigned option

Command Activation Methods

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Bleed value in x axis = -0.1

Bleed value in X axis = 0.1

Bleed along Y axis - Enlarges / Reduces component's dimensions along Y axis

Bleed value in Y axis = -0.1

Bleed value in Y axis = 0.1

Bleed along Z axis - Enlarges / Reduces component's dimensions along Z axis

Bleed value in Z axis = -0.1

Bleed value in Z axis = 0.1

Command Activation Methods

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Original Focus point location

Offset by Focus point

Command Activation Methods

Interface (GUI) (1) (2)

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In this example values set to: Min=0.1 | Max=0.5

edit graph manually.

Command Activation Methods

Interface (GUI) (1) (2)

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Command Activation Methods

Interface (GUI) (1) (2)

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Checkerboard with initial Pattern

Command Activation Methods

Menu Components > Population Map > Checkerboard Command Line

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All Mesh faces are selected

All mesh faces are deselcted

After removing the quadrangular faces

After removing the triangular faces

After removing the Naked Edges faces

Command Activation Methods

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Note : The undo command is not available for this operation.