Base Creation Mode is the key to model creation. You can select the base type, adjust it across various parameters such as base height, wall thickness, number of drain holes, and more.
Toolbox
| Icon | Tool | Description |
| Base Type | Select one of the available base types: ABO, Plate or Plateless Model. | |
| Total Height (mm) |
Use this slider to adjust the total height of the model, including the base and scan data. ℹ️ Note
The total height of the model can be up to 99mm. It might be useful to check the maximum height of the model available to print with your 3D printer to set a height limitation. |
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| Hollow Shape |
Hollow out the base and adjust the wall thickness. ℹ️ Note
Hollowing out the shape is useful when printing the model using less material. Each type of base can be hollowed out. |
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| Wall Thickness (mm) |
Use this slider to adjust the thickness of the walls once you choose to hollow out the model. ℹ️ Note
The range of wall thickness is 2 - 4 mm. It might be useful to check your 3D printer recommended settings to make a correct decision on the wall thickness. |
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| Straight / Curved (Straight) |
Make the base at the edge of the scan data straight. ℹ️ Note
Only available for the Plateless Models. |
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| Straight / Curved (Curved) |
Make the base at the edge of the scan data curved. ℹ️ Note
Only available for the Plateless Models. |
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| Create Drain Holes |
Create drain holes to drain out uncured resin and set their quantity, diameter and distance from the base. ℹ️ Note
Using drain holes is useful for resin printing since they help remove the excess resin and ensure that no material gets stuck inside the model. |
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| Infill | Create a honeycomb structure inside the hollow base. | |
| Bevel | Turn on to create a bevel. | |
| Preview | Preview the model before moving to the next step. |
Check out the difference between straight and curved bases below.
| Curved | Straight |
1. First, select a base type among the three available options: ABO, plate, and plateless.
| Icon | Base Type | Description |
| ABO | Create an ABO model. This orthodontic option creates a maxillary base with seven angles, while the mandibular base takes an elliptical form. |
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| Plate | Create a plate model. The plate will follow the shape of the scan data. |
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| Plateless | Create a plateless model. Usually made in a horseshoe shape, the base will recreate the shape of scan data. |
- You can adjust the height of the base using the up/down arrows located by the scan data. Or use the slider at the bottom to get precise measurements.
2. If you want the base to be empty inside as shown on the image below, turn on
“Hollow Shape.”
- The hollowed-out base can be further customized by adjusting the wall
thickness.
3. Create drain holes for hollow models by clicking the “Create Drain Holes” icon at
the bottom and turning on the toggle. Check parameter options available for drain
holes in the box and adjust them as needed.
| Parameter | Explanation |
| Number of Holes | Specify the desired number (from 1 to 15) of drain holes for each arch. |
| Hole Diameter (mm) | Specify the diameter of drain holes (applied to all of them) |
| Distance from the Base | Specify the desired position of drain holes as counted from the base of the model. |
- You can move the drain holes freely from left to right by clicking on the circle and dragging it horizontally.
4. Turning on the “Infill” feature will create a honeycomb inside the hollowed-out
base. This is a helpful feature for 3D printing as it will improve the strength of the
printed model.
5. Click on "Bevel" to turn the toggle on and off. Turning the "Bevel" option on is
helpful for 3D printing because it makes it easier to separate the printed model
from the build plate.
6. Before moving to the next mode, click “Preview” to visualize and examine all adjustments you have made in this mode.
7. Click "Next" when finished.