Adding Directions

You can add new material directions.

Note: This task is available in Composites Design, Composites Manufacturing Preparation and Composites Braiding.
Tip: An alternative is to use Power Copy.

For more information, see Managing Power Copies in Generative Shape Design User's Guide.

  1. From the Plies Design or from the Grid Design section of the action bar, click Composites Parameters .
  2. Select the Directions tab.
    1. Click Add Direction.
    2. Enter the name, value, and color of the new direction.
    3. Click OK.
  3. Select a direction.

    Its color is displayed at the bottom of the dialog box.

    1. Use the Up and Down arrows to change the order of the direction values.
    2. Click Edit Direction to edit it.
    3. Click Remove Direction to remove it.