Partial Framework - Major Connector

The Connector tool creates Major Connectors for upper partials, and Lingual Aprons for lower partials. For flexible partials, the entire design can be done as a single large Major Connector. The thickness, stipple pattern and depth, edge falloff are all programmable parameters.


For a simple connector, click on a closed curve, adjust the settings, and click "Apply". In a few seconds, the major connector will be generated in wax.

For a Major connector with a hole in the middle, first click on the outline curve, then the inner curve where the hole should be, then click "Apply".

• Select the Stipple Pattern [1] to be used
• Choose the Stipple Scale [2] of the pattern
• Choose the Stipple Thickness [3] height of the stipple to be added to the Base Thickness
• Choose the Base Thickness [4] of the Major Connector
• Choose the Linear Falloff [5] distance, this controls the angle of the bevel
• Return to Use Defaults [6] of the tool
• Apply [7] the Major Connector in Wax

Tip:If you don't like the result, type Ctrl-Z to undo change the settings, and re-apply