TabsPlus not working on some objects

[jwparks53]

Using TabsPlus on Cura 5.2.1, Printer is Ender 3 V2 &Pro. Very good plugin, BTW. I have used the plugin with great success for many objects (see attached photo).

I have run into a problem using this plugin with a particular type object. It is a rectangular cover and box, the original file came from, https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5182770. After loading the object, and I click on "Automatic Addition", the discs are placed outside of the slicing area are approximately 455 mm in diameter. Photot attached:

Thank you.
JWP

[5axes]

I don't have any issue .. But the part you mention in your link doesn't looks like teh part in your image.

[jwparks53]

The object that I am using is the Lantern_Case_lid_16.stl that has been inverted for the purpose of embossing the top of the lid. I downloaded the object you referenced above. It went directly to 3D Builder and I saved it as a 3mf. I sent it to Cura and applied the TabsPlus with this result: [image: CE3PRO_Lantern_Case_lid_32 - Ultimaker Cura.png] As you can see, the tabs are on the right hand side. I deleted this object and without changing any settings, I opened a new file and applied the TabsPlus with this result: [image: CE3PRO_Butterfly_Panel_1 - Ultimaker Cura.png] I am confused and perplexed. What could I be doing wrong? Thanks again. JWP

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On Wed, Jan 18, 2023 at 10:40 AM 5axes ***@***.***> wrote: I don't have any issue .. But the part you mention in your link doesn't looks like teh part in your image. [image: image] <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11015345/213216114-75bd19e5-4ecc-47d1-82ca-068dca4d00e6.png> — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#9 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AZHXNSUHAPDHNLQUZWAEO63WTAFG5ANCNFSM6AAAAAAT7G5EUE> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

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[5axes]

3MF file can keep sometimes a transformation (scale and rotation) and when you apply the tab creation on this model you keep also this original orientation and Scale.
Solution : Export the model as STL and import back
Use the Mesh Tools plugin and the function "Apply transformations to the mesh" to reset the actual transformation.

[jwparks53]

I tried what you suggested , and it worked perfectly. Thank you for your help. It's always satisfying to learn something new. I started using these tabs when I had a print that was a frame with a small object in the middle, even though I tried a brim, with "outside only" checked, the brim extended into the center section. Using tabs, I was able to place them where they were needed. Great plugin, thanks again.

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On Wed, Jan 18, 2023 at 11:20 AM 5axes ***@***.***> wrote: 3MF file can keep sometimes a transformation (scale and rotation) and when you apply the tab creation on this model you keep also this original orientation and Scale. Solution : Export the model as STL and import back Use the Mesh Tools plugin and the function "Apply transformations to the mesh" to reset the actual transformation. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#9 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AZHXNSSKLK53TPEPKCB2YHDWTAJ4LANCNFSM6AAAAAAT7G5EUE> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

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