Applying Compensations

You can apply compensations on joggles defined on a surfacic flange.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
More about Applying Compensations
Creating Joggles
Creating Twin Joggles

Import Standard Files

You can import standard files.

Before you begin: Standard files must have been previously imported and a method for compensations defined. For more information on how to import standard files, see Managing Standard Tables.
  1. From the Model section of the action bar, click Sheetmetal Parameters .
    The Sheetmetal Parameters Definition dialog box appears.
  2. Select the Sheet Standards Files option.
    The ChooseMainTable dialog box appears.
  3. In the From Search tab, enter the name of the .txt or .xls file and click Search.
  4. Click OK.
  5. In the Sheetmetal Parameters Definition dialog box, click the Joggles tab.
  6. From the Compensations list, select Method 1 or Method 2 according to the standard file previously defined.
  7. Click OK.
    You are now ready to define compensations.

Define Compensations

You can define compensations on a joggle or a twin joggle defined on a surfacic flange.

  1. Double-click the joggle or the twin joggle to edit it.
    The Surfacic Flange Definition dialog box appears.
  2. In the Joggle Definition tab, select the Apply Compensation check box.

    Note: You can select this option either on the folded or flattened part, but they only apply on the flattened part.

  3. Click OK.