To access this dialog, click 
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Note: The available modeling tools depend on the mold type you selected.
The Sprue Properties dialog allows you to set the default type, shape and size of the sprue to be modeled for your part.
Note: The default values for a hot or cold sprue with the same shape can be set independently.
If you change the properties of the sprue here, every new sprue will have these properties. The properties of existing sprues will not change. You can override these defaults when you create or edit a sprue.
Dialog elements
Note: Some of the items listed below may not be available on the current dialog. This is dependent on the type of sprue selected.
Tip: To change the existing sprue properties, select the sprue, and then right-click and select Properties.
- Sprue type
- Select a hot or cold sprue.
- Sprue Shape
- Select a circular or tapered sprue. Note: As each sprue shape is selected, a description is shown in the section below.
- Diameter (1)
- Specify the cross-sectional diameter of the sprue.
- Start diameter (1)
- Specify the cross-sectional diameter of the sprue at the starting point. This is the initial point selected when creating the sprue interactively.
- End diameter (2)
- Specify the cross-sectional diameter of the sprue at the end point. This is the final point selected when creating the sprue interactively.
- Length
- Specifies the length of the selected sprue.