Check Mesh Enhancements

Listed below are enhancements made to the Check Mesh function.

Deleting Problematic Facets

Check Mesh now includes a new option to delete problem facets. By selecting this option, Mastercam deletes all facets identified with errors.

The "Check Mesh" function panel.

Detecting Folded Facets

Check Mesh now detects folded facets, where a neighboring node is pulled over an existing facet, creating a crease which has no geometric meaning.

Correct Incorrect
A mesh with no issues. A mesh with a folded facet.

If Check Mesh discovers a folded facet, Mastercam marks the bad facet with a round-style point indicator.

A bad facet marked on the mesh.