From c427d0c66c006f771a06d2f31d4d550b66ea84b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jdegenstein Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:16:15 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] [docs] tips on 2D vs 3D fillets/chamfers --- docs/tips.rst | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/tips.rst b/docs/tips.rst index e7f6034..0660753 100644 --- a/docs/tips.rst +++ b/docs/tips.rst @@ -52,7 +52,9 @@ Chamfers and fillets can add complexity to a design by transforming simple verti or edges into arcs or non-planar faces. This can significantly increase the complexity of the design. To avoid unnecessary processing costs and potential errors caused by a needlessly complicated design, it's recommended to perform these operations towards -the end of the object's design. +the end of the object's design. This is especially true for 3D shapes, as it is +sometimes necessary to fillet or chamfer in the 2D design phase. Luckily, these +2D fillets and chamfers are less likely to fail than their 3D counterparts. ************ Parameterize From 296eebcf3105c4a5e128e194fd6b710c2b779413 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jdegenstein Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:47:58 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] clarifying words about underlying CAD core --- docs/tips.rst | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/tips.rst b/docs/tips.rst index 0660753..c087534 100644 --- a/docs/tips.rst +++ b/docs/tips.rst @@ -11,12 +11,12 @@ Can't Get There from Here ************************* Unfortunately, it's a reality that not all parts described using build123d can be -successfully constructed. Designers may have to explore different design approaches -to get the OpenCascade CAD core to successfully build the target object. -For instance, if a multi-section :func:`~operations_part.sweep` operation fails, a -:func:`~operations_part.loft` operation may be a viable alternative in certain -situations. It's crucial to remember that CAD is a complex -field and patience may be required to achieve the desired results. +successfully constructed by the underlying CAD core. Designers may have to +explore different design approaches to get the OpenCascade CAD core to successfully +build the target object. For instance, if a multi-section :func:`~operations_part.sweep` +operation fails, a :func:`~operations_part.loft` operation may be a viable alternative +in certain situations. It's crucial to remember that CAD is a complex field and +patience may be required to achieve the desired results. ************ 2D before 3D