Text Command

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Basic Principles

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Be Specific and Clear

"Make a big hole"
"Add some rounded corners"
"Put it somewhere in the middle"

"Create a 20mm diameter hole"
"Add 5mm fillets to all edges"
"Center the hole on the top face"

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Structure Your Commands

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1. Start with the Main Shape

"Create a rectangular block 100mm long, 50mm wide, and 30mm tall"

"Add a 15mm diameter hole through the center"

"Add 3mm fillets to all vertical edges"

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2. Use Clear Measurements

• Always specify units (mm, cm, degrees)
• Use decimal points for precision
• Include all necessary dimensions

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Common Patterns

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Location References

"from the center"
"from the edge"
"relative to the base"
"aligned with the front face"

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Geometric Relations

"perpendicular to"
"parallel with"
"tangent to"
"concentric with"

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Pattern Commands

"evenly spaced"
"distributed around"
"mirrored across"
"repeated every X mm"

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Tips for Complex Models

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Break Down into Steps

"Create a flanged cylinder with 6 bolt holes and internal threads"

"1. Create a cylinder 50mm diameter and 100mm tall
 2. Add a flange 80mm diameter and 10mm thick at the base
 3. Create a 6mm hole 60mm from center
 4. Pattern this hole 6 times around the flange
 5. Add M6 internal threads to all holes"

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Use Reference Points

• Start with clear origin points
• Reference existing features
• Use standard planes (front, top, right)

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Troubleshooting

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When Results Aren’t Perfect

1. Review Your Description
   • Check measurements
   • Verify relationships
   • Look for ambiguous terms
2. Common Fixes
   • Add missing dimensions
   • Clarify relationships
   • Break into smaller steps

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Examples by Complexity

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Simple Components

"Create a cylinder 30mm diameter and 50mm tall"
"Add a 2mm fillet to the top edge"

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Medium Complexity

"Create a rectangular plate 100x150mm and 5mm thick
Add 8mm holes in each corner, 10mm from the edges
Add a 50mm diameter center hole"

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Complex Assemblies

"1. Create base plate 200x200x10mm
 2. Add 4 mounting holes 8mm diameter, 20mm from corners
 3. Center a cylinder 80mm diameter, 100mm tall
 4. Add support ribs 5mm thick every 90 degrees
 5. Create a top flange 100mm diameter, 10mm thick"

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Best Practices Checklist