Make: Volume 78

SKILL BUILDER Generative Design

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model), green is for preserve geometry, and red

is for obstacle geometry.

• Loads: These simulate pushing, pulling,

and twisting forces that your design should

withstand. You can apply loads to multiple

objects, and depending on the load type, to

faces, edges, or vertices. I applied a load to the

base and entered 1N (newton; a unit of force) in

the dialog box (Figure

U

).

• Load case attributes: This is a dialog box that

shows what you’ve applied (Figure

V

).

DESIGN CRITERIA

Specify data that will help achieve the goals you

want for the outcomes (Figure

W

).

• Objectives: What do you want optimized? ...