Bead Line: Manual Method
- On the ribbon, click the Die Design tab.
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Click the Drawbead icon.
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Select the Bead Line tool on the secondary ribbon.
- Select Manual on the guide bar, then select the die.
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Create the bead line by placing control points.
- To close the bead line, drag the first and last points together.
- To keep the bead line open, place control points, and then right-click to confirm.
- Optional:
In the control panel, enter a Degree, and then press
Enter.
Tip: You need to enter 2, 3, 4, or 5. Enter a higher degree for a smoother curvature.
- Optional: On the guide bar, select Draw view to view along the draw/forming direction.
- Optional: On the guide bar, select Add Relief to add an extension to the bead line. Modify the relief radius in the microdialog if needed, then right-click to confirm. Once Add Relief is selected, you cannot modify the control points.
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To edit the bead line:
To Do This Reposition a point - Drag a point.
- Click a point, click the chevron, enter the x, y, and z coordinates, and then press Enter.
Delete a point Click a point, and then press Alt+D. Add a point While holding down Alt, click or drag the desired additional point . Smooth the curve Click a point, and then click Smooth. Sharpen the curve Click a point, and then click Cusp. Note: Only cusp curves have the option to change the radius.Click a point, click the chevron, enter a Radius, and then press Enter.
Open the curve Click a point, and then click Open the curve here. Note: The curve needs to be closed before you can open it.Add weight to a point Click a point, click the chevron, enter a Weight, and then press Enter. Note: Add weight to a control point to give it greater influence over the shape of the curve. - Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.