Importing objects

To import objects, select supported file types and specify the necessary manufacturing parameters. Using metadata from the CAD application can significantly speed up the import process.

1. Open the nesting workflow with the following icon in the Main icon bar:

• The nesting workflow begins with the Object importstep.

2. If you have transferred objects directly from your CAD application to dentalcam and do not want to import any more objects, proceed directly to the following step: Mark objects.

3. Click the Import objects button and select the desired files in the file browser.

   Alternative: Drag the object or metadata files into the correspondingly described area.

   

    

   • You can import multiple files at the same time.

   • The import of general metadata must be enabled in the settings. See Program settings of dentalcam.

• Depending on the file type selected, the behavior of dentalcam varies:

  Metadata files	Object files
  dentalcam imports all object files referenced in the metadata, including predefined parameters. The entries are marked on the left with an M. When you hover your mouse over the M, the metadata that was read is listed. Missing parameters were not present in the metadata.	dentalcam imports only the 3D model without parameters. dentalcnc displays the Unknown indication note.

4. Use the following control elements to specify any missing import parameters for each entry. For an explanation of the import parameters, see Import parameters.

   Import parameters	Description
   	Indication
   	Automatic search for cavities (: activated, : deactivated)
   	Automatic search for drill holes (: activated, : deactivated)
   	Quality level You must specify the quality level even when using metadata.

   Option with 3D preview

   Open the Object details window via the following icon at the end of the respective row:

   

    

   1. Check the object by rotating the 3D preview with your mouse.

   2. Select the indication from the drop-down list.

   3. If you want to change the indication-based default settings for the automatic search for cavities and drill holes, deactivate the Use recommended settings check box and adjust the toggle switches accordingly.

5. If you want to assign the indication of the topmost object to all current or future objects, activate the Assign the topmost indication to all toggle switch.

• All objects will retain the indication of the topmost object until you deactivate the toggle switch.

6. To add more objects, select the Import objects button above the import list.

   

    

7. Once all the objects for import into the next blank are listed, mark the objects by selecting them.

   

    

   To import all displayed objects, select the Select all button.

   

    

• As soon as you have selected at least 1 object, the program displays the machine type selection bar at the bottom of the window.

  

   

8. From the Machine model drop-down list, select the machine model on which you want to manufacture the blank.

   Blanks are always calculated for a specific machine model and cannot be manufactured on a different machine model after the calculation is complete.

9. Machines with adapters for different material shapes: In the Blank mount drop-down list, select whether you want to nest the objects in 1 disc or in blocks.

   For prefabricated abutments, this selection is predefined based on metadata and cannot be changed.

10. To select or create a blank for the objects, select the button at the far right of the bar.

    

     

What's next?

Creating or loading blanks during the main workflow