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digitalphaser  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:20:19 AM(UTC)
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Hi,
To my surprise and dismay, I saw a massive problem with the resolution or display performance in 10. version of viaCad Pro.

To demonstrate, I created two identical models with viaCad v9 and v10.

In the 9. version I see a smooth surface.

v9 resolution

In the 10. version I see the angular and rough and not accurate surface.

v10 resolution

In both versions I use same resolution settings.

resolution settings


I exported models as OBJ. Unfortunately, these problems are clearly visible in the rendering.

rendering 1
rendering 2


For this reason, I do not see now benefiting from the new 10 version. The latest models made with VC 10, are not suitable for close-up rendering.

Where is the problem?
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digitalphaser  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:42:33 AM(UTC)
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By the way, one more example. PowerPack Pro: Subdivision to NURB.

Super smooth mesh turns into a rough solid.

sd mesh to solid

I very hope that I am wrong. But I have not found a way to fix it.
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:50:58 AM(UTC)
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I confirm, solids look horrible. Convert to surfaces and it will smooth out but as soon as you stitch to solid again the resolution drops. Viacad pro 1314.

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Tim Olson  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, November 16, 2016 2:40:12 PM(UTC)
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>> I saw a massive problem with the resolution or display performance in 10. version of viaCad Pro.

Can you try the Precise option in Edit : Resolution?

If you need more then Super Fine : Precise you can do the following:

--Select Object
--Edit : Convert To Mesh
--Adjust the mesh parameters to desired density
--Cancel

Cancel will leave the display mesh attached to the solid. However, a regen will recalculate the mesh based on the display settings.


Tim

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#5 Posted : Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:46:51 AM(UTC)
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i already mentioned a similar problem here:

http://forum.punchcad.co...sts&t=8207#post31241
viacad pro 10 powerpackpro, viacad pro 9 german, mac
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digitalphaser  
#6 Posted : Thursday, November 17, 2016 3:53:19 AM(UTC)
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Thank you Tim for info!

Of course I have experienced all the possibilities. Unfortunately without result.

But today I realized that it works after the following sequence of actions:

1. I changed the resolution to "Very Fine" and check the following parameters.

Change resolution

2. It has not produced visible results. Then Right Mouse Click --> change resolution to "Super Fine".

Super Fine

3. And it really works!

Result

It really works. But the workflow is not obvious. I use viaCAd from 6.version. I have never had such problems with the resolution. I think that this problem needs to be improved.
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rokoko  
#7 Posted : Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:12:28 AM(UTC)
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i think the problem is that any changes in edit->object resolution are not instantly applied. you need to apply in inspector or maybe any other command
viacad pro 10 powerpackpro, viacad pro 9 german, mac
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Tim Olson  
#8 Posted : Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:19:02 PM(UTC)
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>>I think the problem is that any changes in edit->object resolution are not instantly applied.

Checking....
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Tim Olson  
#9 Posted : Friday, November 18, 2016 11:02:37 AM(UTC)
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>>]i think the problem is that any changes in edit->object resolution are not instantly applied. you need to apply in inspector or maybe any other command

Thank you rokoko! Fixed in next upload.

Tim

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Jan Capek  
#10 Posted : Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:31:23 PM(UTC)
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Great! Just several days ago i sent a question with exact same problem to technical support. No answer so far, so it brought me here and I'm very happy there is some temporary workaround. Thanks a lot digitalphaser!
I bought V10 Mac recently after several years with V8 and couldn't work in it because of this. Its not a problem just of solids, but curves and surfaces aswell.
Its all a bit confusing. resolution of objects can be changed at several places and each place has different settings..
Another thing thats connected to this is viewport speed and responsiveness. There is a warning (slower) when activating precise facets and even distribution .. but to be honest its not fast at all even without these.

Jan

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