Overview
The AMFG 3D Viewer has been fully reworked to provide a more intuitive and powerful interface for part analysis. This update introduces professional-grade visualization tools and interactive features that allow you to inspect internal geometries, verify dimensions, and address manufacturing issues directly within the platform.
The viewer is available both in the Management Console and on the Ordering Portal (with limited functionality).
Navigation and Display Controls
Interacting with your part is now smoother with standard mouse controls:
Rotate: Click and drag with the left mouse button.
Pan: Click and drag with the right mouse button.
Zoom: Use the mouse scroller.
You can also customize your viewing environment:
Mode Selection: Switch between Light and Dark modes based on your preference.
Visual Toggles: Turn the Bounding box, Platform, Axis, Annotations, and Geometric warnings on or off to clear your view.
New Visualization Views
We have added several specialized views to help you inspect part details that are otherwise hidden:
Wireframe: Displays the underlying mesh structure of the part.
X-ray: Provides transparency to see through the part's outer shell.
Shading with Boundaries: Highlights the edges and transitions of the part surfaces.
CNC Features: Specifically highlights detected features like threads or pockets.
Wall Thickness: Color-codes the part to identify areas that may be too thin for manufacturing. (Available from R59)
Interactive Analysis Tools
The new viewer includes several tools designed to prepare your part for production:
1. Cutting Plane Tool (Sectioning)
Inspect internal geometry by using the new cutting tool in the X, Y, and Z directions. You can easily drag and drop the cutting plane to see cross-sections of complex parts.
2. Measurement Tool
Perform quick checks of part dimensions using the built-in measurement function. This ensures your scaling and tolerances are correct before moving to the quoting stage.
3. Part Rotation and Orientation
Use the Part Rotation Ball to visually change the orientation of the part within the viewer. You can also return the part to its optimal position using the Minimize Bounding Box function.
4. Mirror and Duplicate
Streamline your workflow by mirroring parts directly within the viewer action menu. This creates a mirrored version of the part without requiring external CAD software.
5. Generate Support Structures
You can find detailed information about this new functionality in the DFM: Visualize Overhangs and Generate Support Structures article.
