Template Designer Quick Start

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Adjust Lengths

To adjust the lengths of a template part, enter values into the designer entry fields that mark the straight lengths of the part.

Templengths.png



Adjust Angles

Only certain template parts allow for an angle adjustment. If an angle adjustment is available, the angle field will have a "Bend Angle" label next to it. To change the angle, enter a new value into the angle field.

Tempangles.png



Adjust Rotation

The ability to add rotations to a template part is only available if the template rotation plug-in is included in the current version of the software.

To add rotations to bends, enter new values into the rotation fields below the arrow icon in the left panel.

Temprotate.png



Dimension Types

Each template will have between one and three different dimension type options: Inside, Center, or Outside. These can be chosen at the initial template selection or during the design process.


Dimension Types:

  • Outside.png or Outside2.png Outside Dimensions: The dimensions will be measured from the inside edges of the tube.
  • Center.png or Center2.png Center Dimensions:: The dimensions will be measured from the center line of the tube.
  • Inside.png or Inside2.png Inside Dimensions: The dimensions will be measured from the outside edges of the tube.


To choose a dimension type at the initial selection window, click on one of the dimension icons below the template tile. If necessary, this can be changed later.

Tempdim1.png


To choose a dimension type during the design process, click one of the dimension options below the designer entry fields on the left panel.

Tempdim2.png