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From: shayno
29 Jun   [#7] In reply to [#6]
Hi There

if a hole is too close to a side edge it will often not chamfer as the left block

using a cutting solid will also cut the edge out

cheers


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From: blowlamp
30 Jun   [#8] In reply to [#7]
Hi shayno.
Try using the ACIS option for chamfers in V5 - it seems to work just the same as boolean difference.

Martin.
From: ado1
30 Jun   [#9]
MOI isn't very intuitive for holes when you first start using it, especially if you've moved from a CAD environment

If you want to drill a partial depth hole then you can use extrude/bothsides to your correct depth and boolean it out


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From: tom_tm (TOMF)
1 Jul   [#10] In reply to [#9]
ado1, I trained using Solidworks, and tbd, MoI3D comes pretty close in terms of workflow. Sure, there are differences of course, as Solidworks, at least the 2001 version of SW, is a full-on industrial/mechanical CAD experience. But the overall feel of MoI3D is more Solidworks than say, Cheetah3D. I love how MoI3D is very precise when using measurements. Few other 'modelling' CAD's offer that on a budget. It's brilliant that Michael Gibson is still after all these years supporting MoI3D, and because of I'll probably buy a copy as soon as I get paid.

But back to the countersinks, thanks to all about the chamfer. I initially tried that but it didn't work. But now I understand why.

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