T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
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Mode. Sets the definition mode for the circular array: “Number of copies
and total angle”, “Total angle and Step” or “Number of copies and
Step”. Depending on the selected mode, some parameters may be
inaccessible (computed automatically):
Copies. Defines the total number of copies in the array, including the count
of the original elements.
Step. Defines the angle between the copies of the array.
Total Angle. This parameter allows defining the total angle that will be
swept by the array elements.
Calling the Commands in Transparent Mode
The command “TM: Move” can be called in “transparent mode” when one or several T-FLEX CAD 2D
elements are selected. The elements can be selected by box and/or using + , + . After
selecting the elements, simply point the mouse at one of the highlighted nodes or the border lines of the
object being moved. The pointer then assumes the shape (when pointing to a line) or (when pointing to
a node), that indicates readiness of the command “TM: Move”.
Next, two ways of acting are possible:
• Click and release without moving the pointer. Then move the pointer to the target point of copying
and once again click
one page to another.
or press the key. This way is convenient when moving objects from
• Depress and move the pointer while holding down the mouse button. Moving will be completed
when the button is released or the key is pressed.
In either case, after first pressing of the both of the automenu and the property window will appear as
appropriate in the “TM: Move” command. If necessary, you can switch to another moving, copying or array
creation command, using the automenu or the property window.
Editing Copy or Array
All elements obtained by moving or non-associative copying can be edited as normal construction or graphic
elements.