How to Upload and Process Your 3D Model

1. Prepare your file
   Select a file with your 3D model. The model must meet these requirements:
   • Supported formats: .step / .stp or .3dm (Rhino 7)
   • Maximum file size: 60 MB
   • Maximum number of objects: 200
   • Public alpha limitation: only plate parts are supported
     (flat or bent plates, no machining such as chamfers, bevels, blind holes)
   • Plate parts must be solid objects or closed polysurfaces
     (other object types will be ignored)
   • Do not include profiles such as circular or rectangular tubes, flat bulbs - these may be detected as plates and processed incorrectly
2. Add a description
   Enter a short description of your model.
3. Upload the model
   Click Upload.
   After upload, the model automatically enters the Preprocessing stage, where it is checked and prepared.
   During preprocessing:
   • If the model contains more than 200 objects, processing stops automatically
   • All objects except solids and closed polysurfaces are removed
   • Plate parts are detected, and their thickness is measured
   ⚠️ Note: Profile parts may still be detected as plates. If this happens, you can exclude them later manually.
4. Wait for preprocessing
   The model status will change to Preprocessed.
   This may take from 5 minutes up to several hours, depending on model size and complexity.
5. Review the model (optional)
   Once preprocessing is complete:
   • A 3D model view becomes available in your browser
   • You can inspect the model and adjust part attributes if needed
     (this step is optional)
6. Purchase and start processing
   When the model is ready:
   • Click Purchase
   • Complete payment
     (in public alpha, a fixed price applies)
   After payment confirmation, processing starts automatically.
7. Wait for processing
   Model processing can take 30 minutes up to 24 hours, depending on complexity.
   When finished, the model status will change to Ready.
8. Download results
   When the status is Ready:
   • The Purchase button is replaced by Download Contours
   • Click it to download a ZIP package containing:
     • .DXF contours, sorted by material and thickness
     • .STP files for individual parts, also sorted by material and thickness

3D viewer window layout:

3D Viewer Layout

The viewer consists of three main areas:

1. Model Elements List
   • Shows all detected parts
   • Click a part to:
     • highlight it in the 3D view
     • display its attributes
2. 3D Viewer
   • Displays the cleaned-up 3D model
     (invalid objects such as lines or non-solids are removed)
   • You can rotate, zoom, and pan the model
   • Clicking a part highlights it and shows its attributes
3. Attributes Panel
   Shows attributes of the selected part.
   • Editable attributes → marked with a blue gear icon
   • Read-only attributes → marked with a grey lock icon

Part Attributes (Key Parameters)

• Class (read-only)
  Part category (plate, profile, machined part, cast part, etc.)
• Thickness (read-only)
  Plate thickness (defined automatically during preprocessing)
• Material (editable)
  Default is GR-A, can be changed manually (text input)
• Type (read-only)
  Part type (sheet, L-profile, HP, tube, etc.)
• Position (editable)
  Position number shown near marking lines on connected parts
• Processable (read-only)
  Indicates whether the part can be processed
• Processed (read-only)
  Shows whether the part has already been processed
  (always No in the 3D viewer)
• To be processed (editable)
  Controls whether the part will be processed (Yes/No)
• Part name (read-only)
  System-generated ID + original object name (if available)
• Invert marking side (editable)
  Use markings from another side of a plate
  Note: in public alpha, contours are generated for both sides
• Invert thickness repulsion side (editable)
  Controls which side of the plate leaves marking lines
  Note: in public alpha, mould side preview is not available

Current Limitations (Public Alpha):

Only plate parts are processed correctly.

A valid plate part must:

• be a solid or closed polysurface
• be flat or bent with straight edges (without chamfers, bevels)
• have no blind or stepped holes, other machining
• be symmetric relative to the neutral surface
• have side surfaces connected tangentially

Parts that do not meet these requirements may be processed incorrectly.