Modifying Bends

You can modify bends using the Robot.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Create a wall on edge.
See Also
Creating Walls from Edges
Modifying Walls

Modify Bend Radii

You can modify bend radii.

  1. Select the bend.
  2. Select the arrow that is normal to the bend.
  3. Drag the arrow.
    The ruler displays the radius value.



  4. To change the radius value, do either of the following:
    • Release the mouse when the displayed value is correct.
    • Click the value displayed along the ruler, enter a new value in the box, and then click the work area to validate.
    • Double-click the bend, enter a new value in the Radius box, and then click the work area to validate.

    You can set a null radius on an existing bend, in both creation and edition modes, providing the Bend Radius parameter has been set as null in the Sheet Metal Parameters.

Modify the KFactor

You can modify the KFactor.

  1. Double-click the bend you want to modify.
  2. To change the KFactor value, select the value displayed in the KFactor box and type a new value.
  3. Click the work area to validate.

The KFactor is modified.

Modify Bend Angles

You can modify bend angles.

  1. Select the bend.
  2. Select the arc.
  3. Drag the arc up or down.
    The ruler displays the angle value.



  4. To change the angle value, do either of the following:
    • Release the mouse when the displayed value is correct.
    • Click the value displayed along the ruler, enter a new value in the box, and then click the work area to validate.
    • Double-click any wall except the reference wall, enter a new value in the Angle box, and then click the work area to validate.
    Note: You can modify several bend angles simultaneously. To do so, select several bend angles and in the context toolbar, click Bend Angle Modification - Independent Move, and then change the angle values.
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Modify Bend Angles for Walls with Related Walls

If a part has several walls, you can choose to move only the two walls next to the bend when you modify a bend angle, or to allow all the related walls to move together.

  1. Select the bend you want to modify.


  2. Select the arc.
  3. Drag the arc up or down and click one of the following:
    OptionDescription
    Moves all the related walls together with the selected wall.

    Moves the selected wall only.

  4. To change the angle value, do either of the following:
    • Release the mouse when the displayed value is correct.
    • Click the value displayed along the ruler, enter a new value in the box, and then click the work area to validate.
    • Double-click any wall except the reference wall, enter a new value in the Angle box, and then press Enter.

Modify Bend Extremities

You can choose which extremities of the bend will be impacted by your modifications.

  1. Click an extremity of the bend.
  2. Select one of the following options:
    OptionDescription
    Edit both extremities Modifies both extremities of the bend.
    Edit selected extremities Modifies only the selected extremity.

    Note: You can use this command to select extremities from different bends and modify only those.

Erase Bends

You can delete a bend.

  1. Select the bend you want to delete.

  2. Press Del or right-click the bend and select Delete.
    The bend is deleted.

  3. To delete the entire mobile part, select the first moving face of the bend.

  4. Press Del or right-click the bend and select Delete.
    The entire mobile part of this bend is deleted.

Copy and Paste Bends

You can copy and paste a bend on the wall on edge.

  1. Select the bend you want to copy.
  2. Press Ctrl+C to copy it.
  3. Press Ctrl+V to paste the bend on the desired location.
    Warning: You cannot paste a bend in flat view.