Attachment positioning parameters

The options for the Activate attachment positioning  attachment positioning tool icon tool are available for Round, Dolder (all types), Hader, Free-form milled and Paris bars. Depending on the type of bar being designed, displayed options will vary.

Click Attachment positioning  attachments icon in the right-hand menu bar.

Option Description
  The first drop-down list allows you to choose the type of attachment to be placed on the distal extensions (only Boule-Bredent at this time).
Thickness around attachments Specifies the minimum thickness required around all positioned attachments. The software will add material around the attachment if this criterion is not met (default is 0.5 mm).
  The second drop-down list allows you to choose:
Selection mode: Moves an attachment that is already placed on the bar.
Placement mode: Adds a new attachment to the bar.
Removal mode: Removes an attachment that is already placed on the bar.
Show seatings Displays or hides attachment seatings on the bar.
Show attachments Display or hides attachments on the bar.
Show attachments' secondary parts Display or hides the secondary parts of the attachments.
Fit bar to attachments Changes the shape of the bar to have a flat base with the occlusal plane.
Remove all Removes all attachments from the bar except the ones on extensions.
  The third drop-down list allows you to choose which type of attachment will be positioned in the placement mode.

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