The Single D option allows you to draw a pattern for a D-shape punch or cutout. You can draw the pattern anywhere within the part on a sheet.

The system prompts you for the center point, radius, width and angle. The width equals the amount of the radius and the distance to the straight edge. The angle is that of the straight edge. Move the crosshair and note how the values update in the property window.

Notes:

If you have a punching system, selecting the tool shapes from your tool inventory may be faster than drawing the Single D pattern. (See Place Tool Hits.)

You can also type the width as a distance from the center point to the straight edge. Make sure to press <R> after typing the value. Note: To precisely position patterns try the Coordinates feature in the Draw menu.

Option

Description

General (Single 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 Buttons

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

Radius

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

Diameter

The diameter of the Single D.

Width

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

Angle

The angle of the Single 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.