A Double D is similar to a Single D; however, the Double D consists of two straight sides rather than one.

To draw a Double D pattern, select Double D from the Draw tab. The system prompts you for the center point, radius, width and length. The radius is the distance from the center point to a curved edge of the D. The width equals the distance between the two straight edges; type half the value and press <R>. The angle is that of the straight edges.

Notes:

If you want to type the width, use the distance from the center point to the flat edge, and then press <R>.

If you have a punching system, selecting the tool shapes from your tool inventory may be faster than drawing the Double D pattern. See Place Tool Hits. Note: To precisely position patterns try the Coordinates feature in the Draw menu.

Option

Description

General (Double D)

Center Pt. X

The X coordinate for the center point as measured from the reference point of the part.

Center Pt. Y

The Y coordinate for the center point as measured from the reference point of the part.

New Center Point Button

Click the New Center Point button to reposition the center point of the Double D.

Radius

The distance from the center point to the curved edge of the Double D.

Diameter

The diameter of the Double D.

Width

The width of the Double D. The width is the radius plus the distance to the straight edge.

Angle

The angle of the Double D.

New Angle and Width Buttons

Click the New Angle and Width button to update the values for the width and angle.

Similar Patterns

Change All Similar Patterns

Select Yes from the drop-down list before making changes that you want to apply to all patterns of the same type. The default selection is No.

Quantity

Displays the number of patterns that were modified using Change All Similar Patterns.

Pattern(s)

Displays the pattern type.