For mechanical parts, use the tools. By forcing surfaces to be perfectly horizontal, vertical, or concentric, you eliminate the micro-gaps that appear when surfaces are fitted independently. 4. Manual Patch Alignment If "Auto-Surface" results in cracks: Switch to Manual Surfacing .
To ensure a smooth, manifold output, follow these steps when you notice a surface failure. 1. Analyze the Mesh First
Before surfacing, use the tools. A surface is only as good as the mesh it sits on. Fill all small holes in the scan data. quicksurface crack
If you are seeing a specific error message or a visual "rip" in your model, let me know: Are you using or Manual Surfacing ? What is the file format of your original scan? Is the crack appearing on a sharp edge or a smooth curve ?
: When using the "Auto-Surface" feature, complex curvatures can lead to patches that do not meet perfectly at their common edges. For mechanical parts, use the tools
Use the to visually inspect for red zones where the surface pulls away from the mesh or its neighbor. Verification and Export
Ensure that the "G0" (Position) and "G1" (Tangency) constraints are active on shared edges. Manual Patch Alignment If "Auto-Surface" results in cracks:
If the surface is cracking because it’s trying to follow the scan too closely: Increase the .
Smooth out high-noise areas that might cause the surface to "jitter" and crack. 2. Adjust Fitting Tolerances