To Create a Flat Segment
1. Click
Model >
Flat. The
Flat tab opens.
2. Select an attachment edge. The selected edge is displayed in the Placement collector. A rectangular shaped segment is created by default.
3. To choose a different segment shape, select one from the Shape list.
4. Set the segment dimensions using one of the following actions:
◦ Click Shape. The Shape tab opens. Edit the segment dimensions using the Sketch window.
◦ Drag the handles to set the dimensions.
◦ Click a dimension and edit the value.
5. Set a bend angle for the segment.
6. To add a bend to the attachment edge, click
.
7. Set the value for the bend radius using one of the following actions:
◦ Select a value from the Bend Radius list.
◦ Drag the handles into position.
◦ Edit the value of the bend radius.
8. Set the bend dimension location:
◦ Click
to dimension the radius from the outside surface of the segment.
◦ Click
to dimension the radius from the inside surface of the segment.
◦ Click
to dimension the radius according to the location controlled by the
BOARD_RADIUS_SIDE parameter.
9. To flip the
material thickness direction, click
.
10. To offset the segment from the attachment edge, click Offset. The Offset tab opens. Select Offset segment with respect to attachment edge and an attachment option.
For By value, type a value in the box or drag the handle to extend the base of the segment or to trim the existing segment at the attachment edge.
11. To change the default rip relief, click Relief. The Relief tab opens.
◦ To define the same relief for both sides, make sure the Define each side separately check box is cleared and select a relief type to apply from the list.
For Rectangular and Obround reliefs, type values for depth and thickness.
◦ To define the relief differently for each side, perform the following tasks:
1. Select the Define each side separately check box.
2. Click Side 1 or Side 2.
3. Select a relief type to apply from the list
For Rectangular and Obround reliefs, type values for depth, length, and width.
4. Set relief for the other side.
13. Click
.