J_ShowGradeCurve

Show the graded curves and parts

Use this command to check the results of the grading of the model parts

Find it in: JPattern Grade toolbar

Steps

  1. Check the desired parts in the left list
  2. Set the fitting (if you created any) in the drop-down box above
  3. Check the desired sizes in the right list. Curves are now shown in the model
  4. Use above options to control what you want to see

Show graded tutorial

Options

  • Show base curves (shortcut: E): toggle to show or hide all graded base curves present in the model
  • Show generating lines (shortcut: R): toggle to show or hide all curves needed to generate the selected parts
  • Hide sample size (shortcut: W): use this command to hide the sample size
  • Measure (shortcut: M): use this command to measure lengths on the model
  • Highlight sample size (shortcurt: T): check this to highlight the sample size curves when pinning the graded model
  • Pin (shortcut: P): use this command to close the dialog keeping the graded model visible
  • Toggle grading centers (shortcut: Q): use this command to show or hide graded position of grading centers

Remarks

If any part of the model has some error (e.g. boundaries not properly closed, chains with ambiguos definition) a dialog will ask you if you want to proceed with grading or to check you model, using J_ChainAnalysis tool

J_HighlightSizes

Highlight curves of each size

This inspection command allows you to emphasize a single size while having multiple ones pinned on the screen

Find it in: JPattern Grade toolbar

Steps

  1. Start the command
  2. Move the mouse over the graded curves. Every curve of that size will be highlighted
  3. Click (or press Esc or Enter) to exit the command

Highlight size tutorial