Performs a spring calculation and inserts a torsion spring in the drawing area.
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Summary
A wizard guides you through the spring and view selection. A second wizard enables you to specify the restrictions and recommends what springs to use. You can insert the form and the spring at the same time. You can also draw a spring without performing any calculations.
In order to make the calculation as simple and as clear as possible, the spring types are inserted using the same methods. You use dialog boxes for the selection, calculation, and insertion process. Use the Select Torsion Spring dialog box to select the standard, the view, the spring type and select options.
List of Prompts
The following prompts are displayed.
Centerpoint
Specifies the center of the circular segment of the spring.
Support point
Specifies the support point for the fixed end of the torsion spring.
Direction of torsion
Specifies if the direction of torsion is clockwise or counterclockwise.
Lever
Specifies the distance between the centerpoint of the spring and the point of force acting on the movable end.
Topical length
Defines the value for the angle between the ends of the spring. The angle must be between the maximal loaded angle and the unloaded angle. Use the Force option to define the length in terms of the corresponding value of force between the minimum and maximum load.
Starting Point
Specifies one end of the spring.
Direction of spring axis
Specifies a second point , which defines direction of the spring.
Select rod/Select object
Specifies the rod around which the spring is drawn. You can select any closed contour as the rod. Press ENTER if no rod exists.
Direction
Specifies a second point through which the spring extends.
Select rod/Select object
Specifies the rod around which the spring is drawn. You can select any closed contour as the rod. Press ENTER if no rod exists.