Compensate Deviation

Polygons > Compensate Deviation creates a polygon object that will serve as input to a rapid prototyping machine and which overcompensates for a consistent flaw in that machine.

When a Result object exists, highlight the polygon object in the Model Man­ager and run this function. The output is a new polygon object that is adjusted to compensate for consistent shrinkage or expansion caused by the prototyping equipment.

• Reference dropdown -

• Parameters group -

• Min. Deviation field -

• Max. Deviation field -

• Factor field -

• Preserve Mesh checkbox -

• OK button -

• Cancel button -

To create a new reference object that compensates for manufacturing error:

1. Click Polygons > Compensate Deviation. A dialog appears. Qualify has calculated the minimum and maximum deviations between the refer­ence and test models.

2. Increase the Minimum Deviation value to set a minimum limit to the effect of compensation on the test model.

3. Decrease the Maximum Deviation value to set a maximum limit to the effect of compensation on the test model.

4. Choose a Factor value which indicates to what extent to compensate for a deviation. A factor of 1.0 is equal and opposite to the deviation. A lesser value will compensate less; a greater value will compensate more.

5. Click OK to modify the reference object and save it to the model man­ager, or click Cancel to exit the dialog without modification.