Partial Framework - Secondary Blockout

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Secondary Blockout Tool - allows the model to be re-surveyed for partials requiring secondary insertion axis. Typically done after survey, but before designing the partial framework. To use, paint-select an area of the refractory model to be re-surveyed. Then set the secondary insertion path and click "Apply". Finally, convert the added wax to blockout wax.
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  • Set Path [1] sets the secondary insertion direction
  • Select Area [2] allows the user to define the area of the blockout to re-survey.
  • Default Insertion [3]
  • Set from View [4]
  • The Eraser [5] paint=selects and area to delete from the re-survey
  • The Select None [6] icon de-selects the entire model
  • Tool Size [7] adjusts the size of the tool for painting and erasing areas to be re-surveyed.
  • Draft Angle [8] Adds a draft angle for the new blockout wax.
  • Apply [9] Initiates the process of secondary blockout within the currently selected area. The result will be in regular wax (not blockout).
WarningWhen converting partial wax to blockout wax in this tool, ALL wax will be converted to blockout, including any partial wax you have designed. If you have any partial wax visible, simply use Select Wax to selectively convert partial wax to blockout wax