OpenSCAD Minkowski

OpenSCAD Minkowski
Menu location
OpenSCAD → Minkowski Sum
Workbenches
OpenSCAD
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

Applies a Minkowski sum to selected shapes.

Mathematical Definition

Add each element of subset A to each element of subset B to get Minkowski sum.

Geometrical Definition

Sweep element A along all boundaries of element B. Resulting space which is occupied by both elements is Minkowski sum.

Example of Minkowski sum applied to cylinder and cube.
Note: that the height of Minkowski sum is height of cylinder plus height of cube.

Usage

1. Select shapes in Tree view or in 3D view
2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Minkowski Sum button.
   • Select the OpenSCAD → Minkowski Sum option from the menu.

Limitations

• Feature needs OpenSCAD installed and configured in Edit → Preferences.