Creating Darts

You can create darts using a line or a curve.

Note: This task is available in Composites Design and Composites Manufacturing Preparation.

  1. From the Producibility, Flattening and Splicing section of the action bar, click Dart .
  2. Select plies or cut-pieces.
  3. Select Line Dart.
  4. Define the line by two points.
    • Choose Point Selection and select two existing points.
    • Or choose Point Indication and pick two point locations.

      Their coordinates are saved.

    The line that passes through the two points is extrapolated to the closest edge of the ply contour.
  5. Define the gap between the two parallels created on each side of the line.

    The dart is created.

  6. Alternatively, select the Curve Dart option and a curve that intersects the ply contour (actually or by extrapolation).

    Tip: Right-click Selection to create a curve.

    Two closed contours can be created from the selected curve and the ply contour.
  7. If the proposed closed contour is not the required one, click Other Side or the portion of ply to keep.
  8. Right-click an existing dart to activate/de-activate or remove it.