Edge Trim Data

Sheet-Metal Design

Dialog Box Options

Feature Type
  • Figure 1: Two parallel edges selected from the sheet.
    Select one of the following as the sheet edge trimming method:
    • Figure 2: Trim both edges.
    • Figure 3: Trim one of the edges to overlap. Select the edge that settles on top.
    • Figure 4: Trim one of the edges. Select the edge to be trimmed.
  • Figure 5: Two perpendicular edges selected from the sheet.
    Select one of the following as the sheet edge trimming method:
    • Figure 6: Trim both edges.
    • Figure 7: Trim one of the edges. Select the edge to be trimmed.
Overlapping edge, Trimmed edge
Select an overlapping edge or an edge to be trimmed. Trim depends on the selected feature type. The sides of the selection are displayed in the model.
Formula
Defines the gap's or Overlap %'s variable.
Gap
Defines the gap left between the trimmed edges. The gap’s default value is defined in keyword group: bend in settings. Editing Settings
Overlap %
Controls the trimmed edges to overlap each other. The value can be between 0 and 100.
Note: The specified value replaces the value in the Gap field. If the Overlap % has been specified a gap is not created. The overlap is not used when trimming the edges of bends on the same plane.
Elements
A list containing the selected edge line pairs. The sides of the edge are indicated with numbers 1 and 2 and a yellow line in the model. View, add, change or delete selected elements with the buttons. You can edit the list also with the context-sensitive menu.