Built-In Endcut Parameters

This topic provides a brief explanation about the parameters associated with a built-in endcut.

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About Built-In Endcuts

Built-in endcuts correspond to the algorithm that provides two volumes. While creating an endcut, it is considered that a profile section has at least four edges:

  • MoldedFlange1
  • MoldedFlange2
  • Webinner+
  • Webinner-
Note: The endcuts are computed even if a profile section has only Webinner- and Webinner+ edges.

You can create an endcut table that lists the endcut name, type, name of the corresponding bitmap image, and applicable limit type. Then set it in the Structure Resource table of the Data Setup.

Recommended Parameters

The built-in endcut parameters are defined in the endcut reference. For the web element of the profile, following parameters are taken into account:

G
Gap between the cutback plane and the end cut measured along the normal to the cutback plane.
Gt
Gap between the cutback plane and the end cut measured along the trace of the profile.
C1
Computed angle from the cutback plane.

The other length value parameters are L1, L2, R1, R2, D1, D2, D3, L3, L4, L5, and L6. The angle value parameters are A1, A2, and B.

For the flange element of the profile, following parameters are taken into account:

Origin Point
Gives the starting point for cutting the profile. The origin point is computed as a mid-point of MoldedFlange1. If MoldedFlange1 is not available, it is computed as a mid-point of Webinner+ and Webinner-.

The following parameters define the origin point:

  • OriginPoint_X
  • OriginPoint_Y
  • OriginPoint_Z

You must add the Comp_ prefix to these parameters to compute their values automatically.

B3O1
Location of B3 as distance from face WebInner+.
B3O2
Location of B3 as distance from face WebInner-.
B3O3
Location of B3 as distance from the web center.
B4O1
Location of B4 as distance from face WebInner+.
B4O2
Location of B4 as distance from face WebInner-.
B4O3
Location of B4 as distance from the web center.
K
Gap between the CD line and GH line.
C2
Computed angle from the cutback plane.

The other angle value parameters are B1, B2, B3, and B4.

Additional Parameters

Apart from the above recommended parameters, you can also define additional parameters as per your requirement.

You need to manage the values of these parameters using an expert rule. For a sample expert rule, see 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content Reference Guide: Samples for Action Rules.