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 ==Things To Know==
-*''This tutorial is designed to walk the user through creating a Header design. As you go through this tutorial, later procedures will assume that you understand all earlier procedures. Because of this, it is very important that you carefully step through this guide, understanding everything along the way and following all steps in order.''
+*''This tutorial is designed to walk the user through creating a Header Design. As you go through this tutorial, later procedures will assume that you understand all earlier procedures. Because of this, it is very important that you carefully step through this guide, understanding everything along the way and following all steps in order.''
 *'''A few key items need to be addressed before starting the step-by-step instructions of this tutorial. It is very important for Bend-Tech users to completely understand these items:'''
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 :*Center Line: In the Header design environment we are working ''exclusively'' with the center-line of a part, as compared to the inside or outside.
-:*Apex:  Most bend locations are created in Header design with the '''Apex'''. Our definition of apex is the intersection of the straight tubes as if there wasn’t a radius.
+:*Apex:  Most bend locations are created in Header Design with the '''Apex'''. Our definition of apex is the intersection of the straight tubes as if there wasn’t a radius.
 :This is demonstrated in the picture below.

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 Next, we will add a bend to the second tube. Click the 'Add Bend' button and select the PickPoint on the second header tube.
-[[File:AddBend3.jpg]] [[File:SecondBendWire.jpg]]
+[[File:AddBend2.jpg]] [[File:SecondBendWire.jpg]]
 Note: You will now see the first header tube has two locations to add a bend, one on either end of the bend we added above.
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 Select the directional PickPoint as shown below on the left. Keep selecting direction points and moving the bend so that it looks similar to the image below on the right.
-[[File:SecondBendDirection.jpg]] [[File:SecondBend.jpg]]
+[[File:SecondBendDirection1.jpg]] [[File:SecondBend.jpg]]

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 Next, we will add a bend to the second tube. Click the 'Add Bend' button and select the PickPoint on the second header tube.
-[[File:AddBend2.jpg]] [[File:SecondBendWire.jpg]]
+[[File:AddBend3.jpg]] [[File:SecondBendWire.jpg]]
 Note: You will now see the first header tube has two locations to add a bend, one on either end of the bend we added above.

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 Each point on the ring represents a direction to push/pull the bend.
-First, select the point that is shown in the image below. To select the point, you must click and release the mouse as you would with a PickPoint. Once the point has been selected, move the cursor around to adjust the location of the bend. The bend will only move in the direction that was chosen.
+First, select the point on the right that is shown in the image below. To select the point, you must click and release the mouse as you would with a PickPoint. Once the point has been selected, move the cursor around to adjust the location of the bend. The bend will only move in the direction that was chosen.
 [[File:Bend_movement1.png]]

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 First, select the point that is shown in the image below. To select the point, you must click and release the mouse as you would with a PickPoint. Once the point has been selected, move the cursor around to adjust the location of the bend. The bend will only move in the direction that was chosen.
-[[File:BendMove1.jpg]]
+[[File:Bend_movement1.png]]
 Continue selecting points and moving the bend until it looks similar to the image below. You will need to move the bend up (using the PickPoint just above the ring) at some point to get it a bit closer to the top of the tube.

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 [[File:FirstBend.jpg]] [[File:FirstBendWire.jpg]]
-Note:
 [[File:RemoveBend.jpg]]
 If you accidentally selected the wrong tube for the bend, you may use the the 'Undo' option under Edit in the main menu bar or the 'Remove Bend' button at the top of the Headers tab to delete the wrongly placed bend.
-Now we will move the bend we just created to the correct location. Select the 'Move Bend' button.
+Now we will move the bend we just created to the correct location. Select the 'Edit' tab and then the 'Use Mouse' button under the 'Move Bend' section.
-[[File:MoveBend.jpg]]
+[[File:use_mouse1.png]]
 Note: The first and last bends on any tube cannot be moved and are not available to be selected.
-After selecting the 'Move Bend' button, click on the bend we just added to the first header tube. A ring and a front and back set of teal PickPoints will appear around the chosen bend. This directional ring is used to allow you to move in 3D space by using the mouse (which moves in 2D).
+After selecting the 'Use Mouse' button, click on the bend we just added to the first header tube. A ring and a front and back set of teal PickPoints will appear around the chosen bend. This directional ring is used to allow you to move in 3D space by using the mouse (which moves in 2D).
-[[file:DirectionalRing.jpg]]
+[[file:DirectionalRing1.jpg]]
 Each point on the ring represents a direction to push/pull the bend.

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 ==Header Tutorial==
-This image shows the header we will be building in this tutorial.
+'''This image shows the header we will be building in this tutorial.'''
 [[File:Finished2.jpg]]

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 [[File:AssemblyWindow.jpg]]
-[edit] '''Defining the PickPoints We Need to Know'''
+ '''Defining the PickPoints We Need to Know'''
 Before we get started creating a header design in Bend-Tech HD, there are a few dimensions we must obtain. We need to find the locations of the following items:

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 [[File:TutorialSave.jpg]]
 Now we set a default die and material. Click the drop down menu arrow for the Default Die/CLR option. Select a die from the the list that appears. For this tutorial, we will be using a 2.0 CLR die.
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 [[File:ShadedTubes.jpg]] [[File:Finished1.jpg]]
 To start, we need to add a bend to the tubes.
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 [[File:CollisionBendApply.jpg]]
 [[File:Color1.jpg]]
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 [[File:Color2.jpg]]
- '''Tube Details'''
+===Tube Details===
 Select the Detail tab; this tab will display the details for a tube in the header design. Select a single tube in the Tube list above by clicking on it. Once a tube is selected in this list it will be highlighted in yellow. A list will appear and display the following items: name, type, length, radius, angle, rotation, diameter, and material used. Each straight and bent or J-Bend section of the tube will have its own row in this list. You may need to use the scroll bar at the bottom of the list to see all the information. You can view a full size version of this chart by double clicking on it.
 [[File:TubeDetails.jpg]]
 [[File:tubedetails2.jpg]]
 The default feature type in the software is no J-Bends, which means the software will display each arc and straight tube individually. the feature type for each tube can be changed under the Explode tab.
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 You may also rotate and move the part around to a position that you like and then save the orientation using the 'Set Orientation' button.
 Make sure the 'Display Labels' box is checked. While this option is enabled, each section will be labeled in the part display frame to the right.
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 Note: The J-Bend type, part orientation, and label locations are all saved with the part file when you save the header design.
-  '''Cutting J-Bends'''
+===Cutting J-Bends===
 Bend-Tech HD has the ability to show you how to optimize and cut your J-Bends. Still within the Headers tab, select the Tools tab and you will find 2 command buttons among a couple other options. The 'J-Bend Library' button will open the J-Bend Library, which allows you to define the pre-bent J-Bends you will use with the software. Refer to the user Guide for more information on how to use the J-Bend Library.
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 Note: If you did not set a J-Bend type under the explode tab, you may find many parts in this list. Ensure that each tube in the header designis not set to no J-Bends under the Explode tab.
-  '''Mirroring Parts'''
+===Mirroring Parts===
 The mirror function allows you to mirror a single part in one of six directions, and to offset the part after it is mirrored. In the Headers tab, click the 'Mirror Tube' button and we will mirror both of our header tubes. Select the PickPoint on the first header tube and a menu box will appear in the top left corner (shown below). Select the Left option and enter 12 into the Distance field. Click the 'Apply' button to mirror the tube.
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-  '''Global Options'''
+===Global Options===
 Select the Tools menu at the top of the window in the main menu bar then select Options. This menu holds a series of tabs. Click on the 'Header Design' tab to access and adjust default settings for header designs. The values that are displayed are used as defaults during the operation of the software. Adjusting these values to what best works for you will save you time as you continue to use the software.
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-  '''Printing'''
+===Printing===
 Under the File menu you have the ability to select a printer and print a document. In many places, the software has Print command buttons available. these button typically represent a specific type of document to print. You will find an example of this on the Print tab under the Header tab.
 [[File:TutorialPrint.jpg]]
-  '''Continuing On...'''
+===Continuing On...===
 We realize that this tutorial does not cover all areas of the software. However, we hope you found it to be helpful and that is has given you the tools to feel confident to explore more on your own.