Base Creation

The Base Creation step is the key to model creation. You can select the base type and adjust it across various parameters such as base height, wall thickness, number of drain holes, and more.

Toolbox

	Base Type	Select one of the available base types: ABO, Plate, or Plateless Model.
	Total Height (mm)	Use this slider to adjust the total height of the model, including the base and scan data. 🔎Note The total height of the model can be up to 99mm. It might be useful to check the maximum height of the model available to print with your 3D printer to set a height limitation.
	Hollow Shape	Hollow out the base and adjust the wall thickness. 🔎Note Hollowing out the shape is useful when printing the model using less material. Each type of base can be hollowed out.
	Wall Thickness (mm)	Use this slider to adjust the thickness of the walls once you choose to hollow out the model. 🔎Note The range of wall thickness is 2 - 4 mm. It might be useful to check your 3D printer recommended settings to make a correct decision on the wall thickness.
	Straight / Curved (Straight)	Make the base at the edge of the scan data straight. 🔎Note Only available for the Plateless Models.
	Straight / Curved (Curved)	Make the base at the edge of the scan data curved. 🔎Note Only available on the Plateless Models.
	Create Drain Holes	Create drain holes to drain out uncured resin and set their quantity, diameter and distance from the base. You can click on the circle to freely move and place the drain hole wherever you like. 🔎Note Using drain holes is useful for resin printing since they help remove the excess resin and ensure that no material gets stuck inside the model. 🔎Note Only available on the Plateless Models.
	Infill	Create a honeycomb structure inside the hollow base.
	Bevel	Turn on to create a bevel.
	Preview	Preview the model before moving to the next step.

🔎Note
Check out the difference between straight and curved bases below.

Straight	Curved

First, select a base type among the three available options: ABO, plate, and plateless.

ABO

Create an ABO model.

This orthodontic option creates a maxillary base with seven angles, while the mandibular base takes an elliptical form.

Plate

Create a plate model.

The plate will follow the shape of the scan data.

Plateless

Create a plateless model.

Usually made in a horseshoe shape, the base will recreate the shape of scan data.

You can adjust the height of the base using the up/down arrows located by the scan data. Or use the slider at the bottom to get precise measurements.

If you want the base to be empty inside as shown on the image below, turn on “Hollow Shape.”

The hollowed-out base can be further customized by adjusting the wall thickness.

Create drain holes for hollow models by clicking the “Create Drain Holes” icon at the bottom and turning on the toggle. Check parameter options available for drain holes and adjust them as needed.

Parameter	Explanation
Number of Holes	Specify the desired number (from 1 to 15) of drain holes for each arch.
Hole Diameter (mm)	Specify the diameter of drain holes (applied to all of them)
Distance from the Base	Specify the desired position of drain holes as counted from the base of the model.

You can move the drain holes freely from left to right by clicking on the circle and dragging it horizontally.

Turning on the “Infill” feature will create a honeycomb inside the hollowed-out base. This is a helpful feature for 3D printing as it will improve the strength of the printed model.
Click on "Bevel" to turn the toggle on and off. Turning the "Bevel" option on is helpful for 3D printing because it makes it easier to separate the printed model from the build plate.
Before moving to the next mode, click “Preview” to visualize and examine all adjustments you have made in this mode.
Click “Next” when finished.