Lightening Techniques – Vertex G4

lightening technique 

Model types

CONFIGURATION

(parts removed)

 MOCK-UP

 

 SHELL MODEL

(own file)

 SURFACE TRIANGLE MODEL

 
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 None None None
Creating a section image Yes None None None
Automation None Possibly ** Yes Yes

 * Depends on the number and type of hidden parts.

** Depends on the lightweight model setting being used.