Rerouting Plies

Reroute Ply Contour changes the shape of the contours of a group of plies to meet weight saving, minimum cutting or other criteria.

  1. Select a reference ply.
  2. Define the new contour by its Start vertex and its End vertex
  3. Optional: Click the red arrow in the 3D area or click Other side in the dialog box to define the section to modify.
  4. Define the contour of the New route.

    • You cannot select a panel limit, but only ramp support curves and structural elements.
    • Right-click New route to create missing wireframe elements.

  5. Click Add plies with same shape to select the plies of the similar shape to be rerouted too.