Lap-splice position defines the fabric sheet distribution stagger within the fabric boundary. Select the Lap-Splice Position in the Properties palette under the Construction section of the Structural Fabric Area.
Name | Description |
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Aligned |
Fabric sheets are placed in rows and columns. All lap-splices in both directions lie on the same line. |
Major Half-way Stagger |
Fabric sheets are placed in rows; every other row is shifted by half the length of one fabric sheet with respect to the preceding row. |
Major Passing Stagger |
Fabric sheets are placed in rows; every row starts with a whole fabric sheet which is placed on the left and right side of the row alternately; the last fabric sheet in the row is cut to fit the fabric boundary. |
Minor Half-way Stagger |
Fabric sheets are placed in columns; every other row is shifted by half the length of one fabric sheet with respect to the preceding column. |
Minor Passing Stagger |
Fabric sheets are placed in columns; every row starts with a whole fabric sheet which is placed on the top and bottom side of the column alternately; the last fabric sheet in the column is cut to fit the fabric boundary. |