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UPenn Arch 7040 Design Studio VI Spring 2026

  • Instructor: Masoud Akbarzadeh

Software requirements

You can verify the software version using the Example File component.

Schedule

Session 1 (WK2 Fri Jan 23 14:00-17:00, 3h):

  • Introduction to Ovenbird.
  • Slicing Basics.
  • Ovenbird Toolpath Data structure.
  • Visualization and G-Codes.
  • Tips.
  • Quick Methods.
  • Buildability Assessment and Optimization.
  • Topology Analysis and Continuous Printing.
  • Scalability and Scaled Fabrication Models.
  • More Quick Methods and Checklist.

Session 2 (WK3 Fri Jan 30 14:00-17:00, 3h):

  • Region and Toolpath Operations, Co-Slicing.
  • Wrapping and Unwrapping.
  • Custom Slicing.
  • Align Seams.
  • Non-stop Printing.
  • Dimensional Accuracy.
  • Smooth Toolpath.
  • Overfill Optimization.
  • Surface Reconstruction.
  • Bidirectional Workflow with Surface-Toolpath Twins.