colors in simulation

[billbarschdorf]

What do the colors represent when running simulations? IS there a particular color that represents that the final net shape has been achieved/machined?  And does each color represent a range of stock that is left over? I used Visual mill for years and each color would represent a specific range of material left on the part.  Does dose fusion do this?

I don't see any reference in the software for this? OR are the colors just a visual thing?  

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Visual effect, except for red which indicates crash, all other colors alternate to show contrast between operations.

If two tools are blended at same diameter or at same location on surface, two colors will slightly spill into each other to indicate blend.

[billbarschdorf]

So then is there any visual or other way to confirm your model is being milled to final net shape and dimensions? I know you can toggle the model view on or off but something more absolute? Like oh ok it’s blue I’m good! Kinda surprises me the colors are just visual. 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

I display model with visible edges, when I do simulation I can tell that tool is at its finish pass when edges of model are exposed and colors are mixed with model color.

Model turned off

Model turned on

[billbarschdorf]

Right thanks.