Cause: Surfaces facing inward.
Solution: Use Surface > Reverse Normal before export. Alternatively, use Solid > Check to highlight inverted faces.
Select both the shank and the head. Use Solid > Union. JewelCAD 5.19’s boolean engine is robust; it will trim intersecting surfaces automatically. jewelcad 5.19
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Automatically calculate gold weight, silver weight, and casting volume based on assigned material densities. Ideal for quoting, material cost estimation, and pre-casting analysis. Select both the shank and the head
Go to Library > Settings > 4-Prong. Insert a round brilliant gem of 6.5 mm. Adjust the prong height to 5 mm. Position the head above the shank using the Align tool.