Extensions:2.6/Py/Scripts/Modeling/Carver

Carver MT
Advanced boolean & cutting tools

UI location	Group: Mesh
Usage	Cut & Boolean Objects directly in the 3d view
Version	1.1.5	Author(s)	Pixivore, Cédric LEPILLER
Blender	2.77	License	GPL

Executable information

File name	mesh_carver.py
Current version download	https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/mesh_carver.py (click link then view Raw to d/l)

Links	https://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?400038-Carver http://pixivores.com

Information

• If you have an active bevel on the object to be cut, it will update automatically as well as objects that will be created.

• To begin, select one or more objects, depending on the number of objects, the add-on will adjust to that.
• One object, you can cut (basic operation) and use the default patterns.
• Multiple objects, you can also cut, use patterns, and the last selected object serves as "brush" If you enter in the "Brush Object" mode.
• It works on all selected objects, so you can cut two objects or apply a "brush" to all objects at the same time.

• The add-on is more accurate on orthographic view for basic Boolean operations.
• For others operations you can use the view if you wish.

• Ctrl⇧ ShiftX to call the add-on

• RMB to exit

• CtrlZ to Undo (There no limits, so be careful to doesn't overload)

• I made you a summary of the commands. H to have the help when the screen is large enough to display.
• When you run the addon at start:

• Basic Boolean operations

• ⇧ Shift maintained, allows to make a rebool

• Space to change tool

• Alt allows you to move the cut

• D to use the position of the cursor as depth. You can move the cursor with Ctrl + LMB

• the "RECTANGLE" tool, you click, you move and click again to confirm the operation

• the "LINE" tool to polygonal cuts. You click to the desired location and you validate with Space.
• It also allows you to bisect one or more objects. You click to the first point, you move to the desired location and press Space to confirm the cutting.

• Ctrl allows to move incrementally

• the "CIRCLE" tool, click then move to change the radius (vertical axis) or rotation (horizontal axis)

• W X allows to change the circle subdivisions

• C to switch to Create Mode

• Space to choose the tool type

• Reacts in the same way as above for commands
• Once validated, the add-on stops and selects the object created

"- Mode "Profil", flat objects' are present by default. You can add your own with the "ProfilCreate.py" file that I will explain after. (To Do)

• B to enter when you're in basic Boolean operations

• If you move your mouse over the object, you will see an overview of the pattern that you use + a preview at the bottom right

• Space to make a difference

• ⇧ Shift Space for the rebool

• Alt Space to create the object

• S Scale

• LMB and move the mouse to rotate

• Ctrl maintained to rotate with 45°

• W X to change the tool type

• L for instances when you duplicate the object (with Alt maintained)

• D to change the thickness of the pattern. Then you move your mouse on the horizontal axis.

• T to do a 'UNION' Boolean (doesn't work with multiple objects)

• Ctrl maintained to constraint axis

Support

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