Difference between revisions of "My Part isn't coming out with the Dimensions I entered"
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| − | Usually this is because of not understanding "Apex". | + | Usually this is because of not understanding '''"Apex"'''. The definition of '''"Apex"''' is the intersection of 2 straight lines. The extension lines with many of the templates go to the '''"Apex"''' and not the edge of the material. Here is an example of this: |
[[File:Dims1.jpg]] | [[File:Dims1.jpg]] | ||
| − | Notice how the horizontal dimension on the bottom of the drawing has its | + | Notice how the horizontal dimension on the bottom of the drawing has its extension lines out to the left and right. This lines are not representing the edge of the material, but the location where the apex of the bend is. |
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| − | See how the | + | See how the extension line at the top of the peak is representing how the 2 outside edges intersect each other or the apex. |
| − | The "Apex Finder" under the "Help" menu can be used to find the | + | The '''"Apex Finder"''' under the '''"Help"''' menu can be used to find the apex in these situations. '''Note: Earlier releases of Bend-Tech did not include the "Apex Finder", a paid upgrade may be needed for this enhancement.''' |
[[File:Dims3.jpg]] | [[File:Dims3.jpg]] | ||
[[File:Dims4.jpg]] | [[File:Dims4.jpg]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:04, 6 October 2015
Usually this is because of not understanding "Apex". The definition of "Apex" is the intersection of 2 straight lines. The extension lines with many of the templates go to the "Apex" and not the edge of the material. Here is an example of this:
Notice how the horizontal dimension on the bottom of the drawing has its extension lines out to the left and right. This lines are not representing the edge of the material, but the location where the apex of the bend is.
Here is another common example of the same issue:
See how the extension line at the top of the peak is representing how the 2 outside edges intersect each other or the apex.
The "Apex Finder" under the "Help" menu can be used to find the apex in these situations. Note: Earlier releases of Bend-Tech did not include the "Apex Finder", a paid upgrade may be needed for this enhancement.
