Adding a single bevel

The Construction > Bevels > Insert > Single Bevel function is used to define a bevel for one particular edge of a part or between two parts. This function is similar to the Bevels function which is used to place multiple bevels in one go.

When you start the function, the Select dialog opens. The options in this dialog enable you to select certain types of parts in the graphical window: a plate or two plates, a seam, hole or slot/splitter.

Once you have selected the desired part or two parts in the graphical window, click OK. Selecting more than two parts will trigger a warning.

The properties of the bevel are defined in the Bevels dialog. See Bevel properties for predefined bevels for detailed information.

The system will automatically begin with the predefined bevel which matches the rules defined by the system administrator in the Bevel configuration files. In the Predefined tab you can select which type of predefined bevel should be placed.

The other four tabs are used for changing the properties of the bevel

• Bevel – The type, angle and other properties of the bevel. See Bevel tab.

• Taper – The tapering properties of the bevel. See Taper tab.

• Weld – The weld connection settings of the bevel. See Weld tab.

• Opening – The bevel opening settings. See Opening tab.

While the Bevels dialog is open, a magenta colored line is shown in the graphical window along the location where the bevel would be placed. The two involved parts are labeled 1 and 2. The bevel line is marked by A at the start, and B at the end.

Clicking Show preview in the Bevels dialog generates a view in the graphical window of what the shape of the parts will be after the bevels are applied. Numbers 1 and 2 show to which part each shape in the preview belongs to.

The bevels can also be switched on or off using the Bevel 1 and Bevel 2 selections in the Bevels dialog.