J_SizeCodeCreate

J_SizeCodeEdit

Add or move a size code geometry

Size code are sets of "notch-like" geometries used to distinguish the current size of a given part. They must be attached to a boundary, and their geometry will follow the codes set in the grading table.

Find it in: JPattern Grade toolbar

Steps

  1. Set the desired codes in the code column of the grading table.
  2. Select the boundary you want to add the size code to or select the size code you want to edit
  3. Use the dialog to set the size code data
  4. The code for sample size is shown. Use J_ShowGradeCurves command to see the different codes on other sizes

Size code tutorial

Options

  • Width: set the width of this single code geometry
  • Height: set the height of the uppercase code geometries
  • SmoothSize: set the radius of the smooth at the base of each geometry

  • Space: set the space between each geometry of the code

  • Pick point (shortcut R): change the position of the size code

  • Flip (shortcut T): change the side of the boundary where the code is added
  • Mirror (shortcut E): change the drawing order of the code characters

Usable geometries

Use any set of the following letters as codes. Use the settings to set the geometries size (uppercase corresponds to full size, lowercase will generate a geometry of half of the size).

Code Geometry
'V' or 'v' V shape
'U' or 'u' Arc shape
'S' or 's' Squared shape
'A' or 'a' Sharp arc shape
'I' or 'i' Linear slit
' ' (space) Gap between geometries
'-' (dash) Flip the following codes

Remarks

If no code is set, the default "VvV" geometry will be shown