To Create Runoff Surface

Create a runoff surface

Before you create a runoff surface, define a workpiece.

1. In the Core/Cavity tab, click Create Runoff Surface. The Create Runoff Surface dialog box displays.
2. Select edges to define a runoff loop, or click Auto Detect to find all loops. In the graphics window, a preview generates of the detected runoff loop.
3. If the detected runoff loop is not suitable, select the edges that are not required. and then click Delete on the keyboard. Alternatively, hold down Ctrl as you click the edges in the graphics window.
4. To edit the surface direction of an edge, do one of the following:
   • In the table, click the direction of an edge, and then select the direction in the drop-down list.
   • In the table, right-click the edge, and then click a direction.
   • In the graphics window, right-click an edge.
5. Click OK.

Change the runoff surface color

1. In the Mold Design browser, right-click Runoff Surfaces, and then click Change Display Color to change the color of all runoff surfaces.
2. Alternately, right-click one or more child nodes, and then click Change Display Color to change the color of individual runoff surfaces.
3. In the Change Display Color dialog box, select a new color from the drop-down list.
4. Click OK.

Edit a runoff surface

1. In the Mold Design browser, under Runoff Surfaces, right-click a Runoff Surface node, and then click Edit Feature.
2. In the Create Runoff Surface dialog box, modify the settings.
3. Click OK.

Delete a runoff surface

• In the Mold Design browser, under Runoff Surfaces, right-click a Runoff Surface node, and then click Delete.