Applies to: DentalCAM 8.10

Adjusting the blank display

The blank display on the right hand side is identical in both nesting views. It shows you how your blank is going to look like after machining. You use it to position and rotate objects.

Knowing how to work with the blank display is key to efficiently working with DentalCAM

  • Open the Nesting view for adjusting objects with the following icon in the main icon bar:
  • Open the Nesting view for setting bars with the following icon in the main icon bar:

You can quickly switch between both nesting views by right-clicking onto the blank when viewing it from the top.

The blank display (marked orange) and related control elements (marked blue)

Toggling the view of the blank display

Use the 3 icons in the upper left corner of the 3D view to toggle among 3 standard views.

  • Select the desired view:

Fixed top view

Rotating side view

Rotating bottom view

The top view, side view, bottom view (from left to right)

Showing/hiding elements of the blank display

Overview

In the top right corner of the blank display, there are 5 icons which you can use to hide or show certain elements.

 

  • Select the following icons to show and hide the respective elements:

Blank holder

Block or abutment holder

Abutment holder

Blank

Paint layers

Workspace

Details on showing and hiding elements

Adjusting the view of the blank display with your mouse

When working with the 3D viewer, you can use the mouse to rotate the view and zoom in and zoom out.

Moving the view in the X- and Y-direction (2D plane)

  1. Right-click and hold on the 3D view.
  2. Move the mouse in the desired direction.
    • The view moves into the corresponding direction.
  3. Release the mouse button.

Rotating the view about a point in all 3 dimensions

  1. Click and hold on the desired point in the 3D view.
  2. Move the mouse in the desired direction.
    • The view rotates about the selected point in all 3 dimensions.
  3. Release the mouse button.

Rotating the view about a point in 2 dimensions

  1. Middle-click and hold on the blank.
  2. Rotate the view with the mouse:
    • Counterclockwise: Move the mouse to the left.
    • Clockwise: Move the mouse to the right.
  3. Release the mouse button.

Zooming in and out

  • To zoom in or out, use the mouse wheel:
  • Zoom in: Turn the mouse wheel away from you
  • Zoom out: Turn the mouse wheel towards you

What's next?

If you need to delete machined areas:

Removing machined areas

Next general step for adjusting objects:

Moving and rotating objects

Related Topics Link IconRelated Topics