Create a rectangular contour using a center point

A rectangular contour is cut from the beam. It can be an outside (cope) or inside (hole) contour. The rectangle is defined by entering a center point of the rectangular contour.

Note:

• The rectangular contour depends on the position of the coordinate system. The contour is created parallel to the UCS.
• To cut a rectangular contour from a curved beam it is recommended to insert a coordinate system at a point of the object.
• When the beam is manipulated (e.g., with the grips), the contour is still assigned to the selected beam end and it maintains its distance to the end.

To access the command

Features tool palette:

Command line: _AstM4BeamContourNotchRect1Dig

To create a rectangular contour using a center point

1. Select a suitable UCS.
2. Features tool palette: Click .
3. Select a beam at a reference end.
4. Define the contour center point.

• The rectangular contour of a default size is created. The properties dialog box appears.

Corner radius, position, gap, width and grid values can be changed.