Circle Grid

Purpose:

This interface is to use circle grid analysis for understanding strain levels makes it possible to locate potential problems in forming sheet steel.

Function:

Sample:

See Circle Grid Sample.

Circle Grid Interface:

  • Num. X : Number of circles in local X direction.

  • Num. Y : Number of circles in local Y direction.

  • Diameter : Diameter of circles.

  • Spacing : Distance between circles.

  • Origin : Pick/Enter origin of circular grid (X,Y,Z coordinates).

  • Xpoint : Pick/Enter direction of grid x-axes (X,Y,Z coordinates).

  • Y-node : ick/Enter a node for y-axes.

  • Part No : Enter part number or part pick at origin.

  • Color : Color of circle line.

  • Line width : Line width of circles.

  • Pick : Pick/Enter circle ID e.g.: 2x3 for history plot.

  • Show : Generate and display Grid circles.

  • Hide : Remove grid circles from display.

  • Clear : Delete all generated grid circles.

  • Print : Print size and % distortion at current state.

  • Plot : Plot history of pick circles.

  • New : Plot history of pick circles in a new window.

  • Padd : Add plot history of pick circles current plot.

  • Done : Exit Circular Grid interface.