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Quick Slice Manager - Complete Documentation

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The Quick Slice Manager is a companion tool to Quick Slice that allows managing and previewing existing boolean cuts. It provides an interactive interface to visualize, toggle, delete, or apply boolean cuts created with Quick Slice, making it easy to refine and finalize complex cutting operations.

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What is Quick Slice Manager?

Quick Slice Manager is a tool that helps you manage boolean cuts created with Quick Slice. It provides: - Interactive visualization of cut planes - Preview of the geometry that will be removed by each cut - Ability to toggle, delete, or apply individual cuts - Easy navigation between multiple cuts

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Workflow

  1. Access the Manager:
  2. Hold Alt while clicking Quick Slice in the pie menu (Shift+W)

  3. Or use Alt+Click on the Quick Slice option

  4. Navigate Between Cuts:

  5. Use mouse wheel to cycle through existing cuts
  6. Each cut is highlighted in sequence

  7. Cut planes are shown with different colors for better visibility

  8. Manage Cuts:

  9. Q: Toggle cut plane visibility
  10. V: Toggle preview of cut geometry
  11. W: Delete selected cut
  12. E: Apply selected cut

  13. ESC: Exit manager

  14. Preview and Finalize:

  15. Preview shows exactly what will be removed by each cut
  16. Apply cuts when satisfied with the result
  17. Delete unwanted cuts
  18. Exit manager when done

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Shortcuts and Access

  • Access: Alt+Click on Quick Slice in pie menu
  • Navigation:
  • Mouse wheel: Switch between cuts
  • Q: Toggle plane visibility
  • V: Toggle cut preview
  • W: Delete selected cut
  • E: Apply selected cut
  • ESC: Exit manager

Functionality Explanation

Cut Preview

  • Shows the exact geometry that will be removed by the cut
  • Updates in real-time when switching between cuts
  • Blue semi-transparent visualization for clear understanding
  • Helps verify cut results before applying

Cut Plane Visualization

  • Active cut plane shown in red
  • Other cut planes shown in gray
  • Adjustable visibility for better workspace organization
  • Visual indicators for cut direction

Managing Multiple Cuts

  • Easy navigation between cuts with mouse wheel
  • Individual control over each cut's visibility
  • Ability to delete unwanted cuts
  • Preview multiple cuts simultaneously

Applying and Finalizing Cuts

  • Apply individual cuts to make them permanent
  • Delete cuts that are no longer needed
  • Maintain non-destructive workflow until final approval
  • Easy exit when management is complete

Key Code Snippets

# Example of cut preview setup
def draw_cut_preview(self, context):
    if not self.ghost_preview_mesh:
        return

    shader = gpu.shader.from_builtin('UNIFORM_COLOR')
    gpu.state.blend_set('ALPHA')

    # Blue semi-transparent color for removed geometry
    ghost_color = (0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 0.4)

For technical details and implementation, see the source code documentation in the Technical Reference section.

Suggested Images

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