Modelling
PYTHA - Toggle Drag and Drop Dialogue
When using the Hook menu to Drag and Drop a library item it is possible to hide the dialogue if required. This can be done by clicking the "Dialog invisible" button at the bottom of the dialogue or by pressing "S" on your keyboard. PYTHA will retain ...
PYTHA - Showing Only Outlines Of Complex Parts
Sometimes there may be unwanted Edges within your PYTHA model. These could be the edges detailing a curved part, or a Grain Direction line across a face, for example. These edges are important parts of your model, but can detract from the appearance ...
PYTHA - Saving Models As Different File Types
PYTHA allows users to save their model as a number of different file types/extensions, depending on their needs. These file extensions, and how to save them are listed below. The default file extension for a PYTHA model is .pyo. If no alternative is ...
PYTHA 26 - Feature Button
PYTHA 26 introduces the Feature Button on the vertical menu. It is located at the top PYTHA vertical menu, and can be set to a number of different display options depending on your preference. The Feature Button can display: Find Function Time Date ...
PYTHA - Copy Part Attributes
PYTHA has a function called COPY ATTRIBUTES that allows you to easily copy assigned attributes from one part to another. It can be found in the ATTRIBUTES menu in the PARTS section. It can be used to copy any Part Attribute from one part to another, ...
PYTHA - Hiding Unwanted Edges
Sometimes there may be unwanted Edges within your PYTHA model. These could be the edges detailing a curved part, or a Grain Direction line across a face, for example. These edges are important parts of your model, but can detract from the appearance ...
PYTHA - Editing Reference Points
PYTHA's Reference Points have a wide range of applications. They are used during the Drag and Drop process to ensure correct placement of library items and to accurately replace in standard hardware, among other functions. Reference Points can be ...
PYTHA Environment - Remove Variables
It is possible for PYTHA to automatically load a default Variables Template. This makes using your Drag and Drop library quicker, as you can prefill the values required first, rather than waiting for PYTHA to ask them one by one as you drag in new ...
PYTHA Environment - Creating Shortkeys
In PYTHA 25 and above, it's possible to create custom keyboard shortcut keys for the vast majority of PYTHA functions. If you can find a function in the PYTHA vertical menu, you can create a shortkey for it. You can use custom shortkeys in ...
PYTHA Environment - Update From Variables
PYTHA's inbuilt Parametric functionality allows for quick and easy updating of models using the option Update From Variables. When applied correctly, PYTHA's Parametrics will build a list of Variables that can then be used to make quick updates ...
PYTHA - Creating a New Materials File (PYTHA 25 and Above)
PYTHA allows you to create your own Materials files, allowing you to display true-to-life colours as part of your PYTHA model. Most major suppliers of materials (eg. prefinished board, laminate, veneer, solid surface) allow you to download colour ...
PYTHA Libraries - No Mini Images For Items Stored On A Shared Cloud Drive
In order for PYTHA to display mini images of .pyo files in your PYTHA Hook Menu and Windows Explorer, the files must be stored on a local drive. This may include a local hard drive, a connected external hard drive or USB stick, or a physical company ...
PYTHA Boolean - Differencing multiple parts
Sometimes when trying to Boolean > Difference multiple holes in a single part PYTHA will be unable to calculate the part completely and the software may hang indefinitely, or even crash. The best way to handle this scenario is to first unite the ...
PYTHA import - Resizing imported 3D objects
Sometimes when you import an external file, such as a .dwg or .3ds, it will have been drawn in a different scale. This means it may appear very large or very small relative to other parts of a PYTHA model. This means you will need to resize the ...
PYTHA import - Converting From Inches to Millimetres
Sometimes when you import an external file, such as a .dxf or .skp, it will have been drawn using inches. This means you will need to convert it to the correct unit of measure (millimetres) so that it will compatible with the rest of your PYTHA ...
Adding additional segments to curves in Auxiliary Lines
When profiling a curved part using Auxiliary Lines > 3D Data, you can manually override the default number of segments. Centre clicking on the end point of a curved segment activates the Arc fineness dialogue. Simply enter your desired number of ...
How To Use The Function: Multiple Copy
How To Use The Function: Boolean Template
How To Use The: Hook Menu
How To Use The Function: Parallel Face
How To Use The Function: Text on Point
How To Use The Function: 2D Revolve
How To Use The Function: Project Header
How To Use The Function: Change Number
How To Use The Function: Change Radius
How To Use The Function: Smart Extend
PYTHA - Creating a New Materials File (PYTHA 24 and Earlier)
PYTHA allows you to create your own Materials files, allowing you to display true-to-life colours as part of your PYTHA model. Most major suppliers of materials (eg. prefinished board, laminate, veneer, solid surface) allow you to download colour ...
PYTHA - Locating Your Materials
When PYTHA is installed on your computer, a range of materials and textures are also installed for your use. These can be found in the following locations, depending on the version of PYTHA you are running: For PYTHA versions prior to PYTHA 25: ...