V2020.1.56.3_ Shape Replacer
Warning: it is highly recommended to ask for support through any Prespective support channel before using this feature!
Overview
This tool is used to replace all objects in the scene that have similar geometry (for example, all screws of the same size in a machine) with a single prefab, based on one of the selected shapes.
Where to find
The feature can be found under Utilities > Mesh Tools > Shape Replacer.
Feature Layout
The image below shows the complete feature layout of the Replace Similar Shapes tool.
Shape Replacer |
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Surface Deviation | The deviation factor used when comparing mesh surfaces to determine if the objects are similar |
Mesh Area Deviation | The deviation factor used when comparing total mesh surface area size to determine if the objects are similar |
Use mesh area filter | Whether or not an extra filter should be applied to the objects using mesh area comparison
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Rotation Check | When enabled, checks if the objects are properly rotated at the end of the replacement operation |
Check flipping normal axis | When enabled, checks if the normal axis was flipped in the replacement operation and reverts if so |
Check if bounds are the same | When enabled, checks if the bounds of the new prefab are the same as the replaced objects and uses this information to redetermine rotation |
Check if symmetry caused mirroring | When enabled, checks if objects are mirrored after the replacement operation and compensates if so |
If use perimeter Check | When enabled, use the perimeter of a plane on the mesh (an area where connected triangles have a similar normal) as a comparison to check if objects share this plane, as an extra similarity check |
Do not change the local rotation of new prefabs | When enabled, ensures that the local rotations of the prefab instances are the same as the object that they replace |
How to use
Select the object you wish to replace
Select the settings you wish to use within the menu
Click on Find Similar Shapes
All objects in the scene that share a similar shape will be replaced according to the selected settings
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