Expand string by bench height
You can use this function to expand all segments of a selected string, up or down, by a fixed bench height. Similarly you can use this function to contract the segments of a selected string, up or down, by a fixed bench height. You can use a limiting elevation to ensure that the expanded segments do not exceed a design elevation of interest.
Prerequisites:A string is open in Graphics.
To run this function: Choose Design > Expand string > By bench height, or...
Fields on the Expand string by bench height form
| Field | Description |
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| String |
Display only. The string number of the selected string. |
| Minimum Z value |
Display only. The minimum Z value of the selected string. |
| Maximum Z value |
Display only. The maximum Z value of the selected string. |
| Define the method of expansion | |
| Bench Height |
The bench height used for expanding the segments.
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| Limiting elevation | The value which will cause the segment expansion to stop below the desired bench height, if the bench height would otherwise cause the new segment to exceed the Limiting elevation. |
| Z direction |
The Z direction determines whether the points on the selected string are projected up to the target elevation, or down to the target elevation.
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| Horizontal direction |
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Note: You can use the Output
All segments of the selected string are copied and modified according to the defined variables. Any loops which may form as a result of contracting portions of the segments are removed.
