6.1.4.1.8. Link
It allows the user to create a solid link that has the information of two points, two radii, one depth, and one normal direction. By defining the first point and the second point in order to define two points on the working window, the user can make it easily. For reference, when selecting two points, the length is calculated automatically, and then the first radius is set as 10% of the length, the second radius is set as double the first radius, and the depth is set as half of the first radius as default.
6.1.4.1.8.1. Modeling Options
The user can create a link geometry by the following procedure.
Point, Point
Point: Selects a point to define the narrow circular surface of the link geometry.
Point: Selects a point to define the wide circular surface of the link geometry.
Point, Point, Depth
Point: Selects a point to define the narrow circular surface of the link geometry.
Point: Selects a point to define the wide circular surface of the link geometry.
Depth: Defines a depth of the link geometry.
Point, Point, HalfDepth
Point: Selects a point to define the narrow circular surface of the link geometry.
Point: Selects a point to define the wide circular surface of the link geometry.
HalfDepth: Defines a half value for the depth of the link geometry.
6.1.4.1.8.2. Properties
The user can modify the geometry information using the Link Geometry property page.
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Figure 6.44 Link property page
First Point: Defines a first point to define the narrow circular surface of the link geometry.
Second Point: Defines a second point to define the wide circular surface d of the link geometry.
Normal Direction: Defines a direction for applying the depth of the link geometry.
First Radius: Defines a radius to define the narrow circular surface of the link geometry.
Second Radius: Defines a radius to define the wide circular surface of the link geometry.
Depth: Defines the depth to the normal direction of the link geometry.
Figure 6.45 Dimensions