..., the wrong removalshape is being calculated. I think a number of these very recent bugs with PocketShape are related. I have been working on a fix in my spare time when I am able. I need to do some testing on my current version before submitting a PR. I am attempting to clean up and restructure...

sliptonic wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:46 pm

The dark grey disk is the removalshape that the operation thinks it's removing and only the step at 17 intersects with it.

Sir, this potentially is related to recent bugs/fixes in PocketShape. When I find time, I will investigate. If someone beats me to it, that is great.

Russell

With most of the path workbench tools, there is an option for Base Geometry. For Contour Path, however, this is completely missing. Welcome to the forum. In version 0.18 you will need to use Profile Faces or Profile Edges tools in order to contour specific features(faces or edges) on a model. These...

... So maybe the IsFaceUp function isn't always giving the correct output and therefore the depth is being flipped when it shouldn't, just a suggestion? Thank for testing and feedback. The PR only fixed part of the issue. Your suggestion appears correct. I have just updated the PR with what appears...

PR #3862: [Path] PocketShape - fix improper path generation

PR #3861: [Path] Fixes #4433 - `Cut Side` reset with certain Base Geometry changes

PR #3763: Path: PocketShape - Fixes ticket #4411 Updated: - Fixes rotational `LimitDepthToFace` feature - Fixes `InverseAngle` feature when identifying necessary rotational needs for model. This fix hides the `ReverseDirection` property, as it should be superseded by recent implementation of `isFace...

PR #3763: Path: PocketShape - Fixes ticket #4411

FWIW, The Slot operation works on(with) some vertical faces. Simply select a single vertical face and create the operation. Some model semi-awareness is built in. You might have to adjust the the length of the slot so it does not cut into the model at the rear of the slot. That said, using the image...

There are alternatives to modifying OCL source code. OCL is not the only location for inserting code to cancel the operation. Use a different perspective of the overall process for 3D Surface. 3D Surface is like a train. OCL is like the furnace when lit - it wants to consume all the fuel within. One...