Create a Rectangular Contour Using a Center Point

A rectangular contour is cut from the beam. It can be an outer (cope) or inner (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. using the grips), the contour is still assigned to the selected beam end and it maintains its distance to the end.

Access the command

Features tool palette: (Rectangular contour, center, UCS).

Command line: _AstM4BeamContourNotchRect1Dig

Create a rectangular contour using a center point

1. Select a suitable UCS.
2. From the Features tool palette, select (Rectangular contour, center, UCS).
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. You can change the corner radius, position, gap, width and grid values.