Print Ready Modelling Kit - Cut Models Into Printable Parts With Snap-Fit Keys
Will this cut a model that is not perfectly manifold?
It will run the Boolean, but printable closed output needs a closed manifold source. If your mesh has holes, close them first. The add-on checks both pieces for closed edges and rejects the cut if it cannot produce two valid parts.
My cut ran but the piece is still in one connected lump. What now?
That happens on thin or organic sections. The add-on retries automatically with a wider local cutter and the Exact solver. If it still fails, redraw the cut so the line goes fully around the cross-section and finishes near the start point.
How big should the clearance be for my printer?
Start with the 0.20 mm default. For a tight resin fit try 0.10 to 0.15 mm. For FDM with wider tolerances try 0.25 to 0.35 mm. Test one small joint before committing to a large model.
Does it change my original mesh?
No. The cut runs on a temporary duplicate. Your exact source is moved into DovetailCutter_Backups after a successful cut, and Undo Last Cut restores it.
Can I make more than one cut on the same model?
Yes. Split a figure into as many parts as you need. Select any piece and press Draw Another Cut. Undo Last Cut only rolls back the most recent split.
Which connector should I use?
Circle key for simple alignment pins. Dovetail for seams that carry load and should not pull apart. Ball key when you want a positive click or a little rotation at the joint.
Do shape keys and modifiers survive the cut?
Modifiers are baked into the result. Shape keys are not carried onto the cut pieces, but the exact backup keeps them so you can Undo and recover the original.
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