Rip definition reference

A dialog box is displayed during the creation and edit of Rip features.

Access:

Ribbon: Sheet Metal tab Modify panel Rip

Rip Type

Drop-down selection list containing the following selections: Single Point - Allows the definition of a Rip feature through the selection of a face to rip and a single point along an edge of the face. Point to Point - Allows the definition of a Rip feature through the selection of a face to rip and two points along edges of the face. The points you select can be work points, midpoints on edges, endpoints on face vertices, or sketched points from a previously created sketch. Face Extents - Allows the definition of a Rip feature by selection of a model face to remove.

Gap Value

Value entry field. Allows the input of a gap value. Defaults to value of system parameter GapSize. Note: Value entry field is available for Single Point and Point to Point rip types only.

Shape

		Rip Face - Selection command used to choose the model face to which the Rip feature is applied.
		Rip Point - This selection command is labeled Rip Point when the Rip Type is Single Point. It is used to choose the point that defines the location of the rip. Start Point - This selection command is labeled Start Point when the Rip Type is Point to Point. It is used to choose the point that defines the location of the first point of the rip. Note: This selection command is not visible when Face Extents is the Rip Type chosen.
		End Point - Selection command used to choose the end point of the Rip feature when the Rip Type chosen is Point to Point. Note: This selection command is not visible when Single Point or Face Extents is the Rip Type chosen.

Gap Offset Direction (available for Single Point and Point to Point rip types)

		Flip Side - When active during the graphic preview, offsets the Rip gap to the opposite side of the selected point.
		Flip Side - When active during the graphic preview, offsets the Rip gap to the opposite side of the selected point.
		Both Sides - Offsets the Rip gap to both sides of the selected point.

Help	Opens this page.
OK	Accepts the input, creates the Rip feature and closes the dialog box.
Cancel	Discards any input and closes the dialog box.
Apply	Accepts the input and creates the Rip feature. The dialog box remains displayed allowing additional Rip feature creation.