Difference between revisions of "Dragon Straight Part Tutorial"
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| + | 7. Now, type '''.875''' into the '''Offset''' value field on the right hand side. This will cause the cross tube on the right side of the project to offset from the centerline by half the diameter of the tubing. | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 18 January 2016
Things To Know
- This tutorial will step you through the process of creating a straight design in Bend-Tech Dragon and show you the possible choices for where to take it next depending on your needs. As you walk through this tutorial, procedures are designed based on your knowledge of earlier procedures. Because of this, it is very important that you carefully step through this guide, understanding everything along the way.
Tutorial
1. From the Bend-Tech Dragon start up screen, click on the Straight .png)
button to open the straight part interface.
2. Now, maximize the screen 
.
3. Next, select the Tube Length value field 
and enter the number 24. The straight tube should appear below in the display area.
4. From here, check both Display Cross Tube 
checkboxes on either side of the Tube Length value field.
5. Now, type 110 into both Angle 
value fields. This will adjust the angle of the copes as shown in the display area.
6. Next, type 180 into the Rotation 
value field beneath the Tube Length field.
7. Now, type .875 into the Offset value field on the right hand side. This will cause the cross tube on the right side of the project to offset from the centerline by half the diameter of the tubing.
