Tecnomatix How to specify number of facets on cylinder creation.

2021-10-07T00:01:16Z
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Currently when creating a cylinder, there are 14 facets or sides to make the circle.
Considering the diameter (30mm), it is very rough and not accurate when trying to find collisions with the cylinder.

How can the number of facets that make a cylinder be controlled?


Solution


In the Options, change the General / Geometric Modeling / Approximation Tolerance from 0.5 to a smaller number, such as 0.1. 
It will resolve the issue.



Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: TECNOMATIX
Application: PLANNING_APPLIC
Version: V13.1
Function: PROCESS_SIMULAT

Ref: 001-9080876

KB Article ID# PL8003490

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