duplicates entities clean-up?

[RandleXX]

I recently recieved a 2D file that must have dozens of duplicate entities making it very difficult to chain. Does MC have a C-hook or operation the can "clean up" the duplicates and create single set of geometry to make chaining a little less time consuming?

Thank You.

[Bullard]

Randlexx,

I pretty new here so I can try to answer your question if i understand it fully.

I do not know what version you are using and i dont even know if it really matters seeing how i have only use 9.1.

Can you go to DELETE - DUPLICATE - ENTITIES and then use the Delete Duplicates box to filter out what you need and dont need?

 

Brent

[Hardmill]

Delete- duplicate- entities

If that dont do all you want

i believe there is a c-hook, do a search.

 

PEACE

[cadcam]

Randle, there is a c-hook after you try what Brent stated called findovlp.dll this will find segmented enitis also and clean them up.

[RandleXX]

Thanks guys,

Now I feel stupid, It was right there in front of me the whole time....

It works great too!

[david b]

I use delete duplicate entities alot but i did not know about the c-hook.So don't feel stupid Randlexx,allways learning.

 

[robk]

Just be careful findovlp.dll does not recognize the difference between line types (hidden, solid,cener, etc...) afterwards I also do screen/next menu/comb views. It puts all your arcs in the same view.

 

Rob

[Müřlıń®]

I didnt know about that C-hook either!

I always used delete duplicate entities.

Have to try that.

 

I have also found that sometimes 2 splines made from the edge of a vertical surface and the edge of a horizontal surface wont be exactly the same.

When you chain, if your tolerance is too high, it will still stop at the endpoint of the two splines.

 

Anyone know what causes that?

 

 

Murlin

[Eric S.]

hi

 

Jusy for your fyi. If you did not know already you can use the Analyze Chain function to help find the problem areas in your chain.

 

hope this might help you

 

Eric

[Harryman]

Does RAM saver delete duplicate entities?

[Harryman]

Does RAM saver delete duplicate entities?

[cadcam]

Harryman, I don't think so..

But can you tell me what get reed of Duplucate posts

[iowajim62]

Harryman,

 

quote:

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The File, RAM-saver option speeds system operation by freeing available RAM (memory) by permanently removing all deleted entities from the current part database to compact it and by regenerating the display list to speed graphic display. You can also automatically delete duplicate entities if you want.

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From MC Help

HTH

[Chris Rizzo]

When you initiate RAM saver, and the first thing it asks you is if you'd like to delete the duplicate entities. You can select either yes or no (or cancel).

 

For reasons unknown to me (planetary alignment ), I've started using RAM saver more frequently. I believe on occasion that it has helped problem files...especially when I'm experimenting with surface toolpaths and get all sorts of novice-related-toolpath-craziness going on.

Anyone else's experiences with RAM saver?

[Harryman]

quote:

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But can you tell me what get reed of Duplucate posts

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Nope.

 

RAM saver seems to keep things running smoother. Especially after deleting lot of operations.

 

Hmmm... Help... That's like looking for cookies IN the cookie jar. Who'd ever think of that? Certainly not me.

 

[ 10-31-2003, 10:46 PM: Message edited by: Harryman ]