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When you click on the edge of a CAD model to create a path, the algorithm will verify the topology of the edge/face and if the edge/face is curved, the created path will either be a circular move or a series of small linear moves. In the second scenario (a series of small linear moves) we can control the number of lines created to approximate the curve by using the "Maximum Deviation" and "Maximum Angle" variables.
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Impact of "Maximum Deviation" and "Maximum Angle"
To see the impact of these parameters, we need to focus on a small circular section of a path:
If we zoom in on the path shown above, we will see the impact of the "Maximum Deviation" and "Maximum Angle" variables:
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In most scenarios, one of the two parameters ("Maximum Deviation" or "Maximum Angle") will be more restrictive and it will be responsible for the creation of most of the path points along a curve.
Example
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Scenario 1: The Maximum Angle is set to 1 degree and the Maximum Deviation is set to 0.1 mm.
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