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Create and 3D print a form generated from a voronoi diagram

Create and 3D print a form generated from a voronoi diagram
  • Create a 2D shape with the Vector Line tool.
  • Select Point Scatter tool and click on shape. In Tool Options set Max Points, Separate By, and Setback to distribute a random set of points.
  • With Pick tool select all objects, (points and 2D shape). Select Voronoi tool then click a blank area. Observe a voronoi diagram is created from the seed points within the boundary of the shape.
  • Use Thicken tool to thicken the voronoi surface into a solid.
  • Use Offset Outline tool with Insert option ON to generate an additional face inside each of the voronoi cells.
  • Use Reshape tool to reshape each inner face through the entire form to create openings. Note, use Shift key to reshape multiple faces simultaneously.
  • Select Subdivision tool and click on object to smooth the faceted geometry into a smooth organic form.
  • Export to STL file and print on your favorite 3D printer.