Lightening Techniques – Vertex G4
lightening technique Model types |
CONFIGURATION (parts removed) |
MOCK-UP
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SHELL MODEL (own file) |
SURFACE TRIANGLE MODEL
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Closed models. Numerous parts inside the container, housing or protective casing. | Lightened * | Lightened | Lightened significantly | Lightened |
Open models, profile frames, plate structures, machines in general. | Lightened * | Lightened | Lightened slightly or not at all | Lightened |
Models with many parts and simple part geometry. | Lightened * | Lightened significantly | Lightened slightly or not at all | Lightened slightly or not at all |
Models with many parts and complex part geometry. For example, castings. | Lightened * | Lightened | Lightened slightly | Lightened significantly |
Geometry constraints | Yes | No | No | No |
Creating a section image | Yes | No | No | No |
Automation | No | Possibly ** | Yes | Yes |
* Depends on the number and type of hidden parts.
** Depends on the lightweight model setting being used.