Chain sorting
The Chain sorting option enables you to define the order in which you want the chains to be created.
Sort by Distance
The chain closest to the last chain is chosen using two options:
End to Start
The next chain is the chain with the start point closest to the end point of the last chain.
Start to Start
The next chain is the chain with the start point closest to the start point of the last chain.
Sort by Value
The next chain that is closest to the last chain in a given direction is chosen.
X start
The next chain is the one in the X direction.
Y start
The next chain is the one in the Y direction.
Reverse
The direction of the chains changes (X-start: Left to Right; Y-start: Upward or Downward).
Polar Sort
Chains are selected around a specific point. If no point is chosen, the default point is the CoordSys origin of the CAM-Part.
CW Direction
The order of the chains is in clockwise direction around the point.
CCW Direction
The order of the chains is in counterclockwise direction around the point.
The center position is chosen either by entering X-/Y-values or by picking a point on the model.
This field controls the angle between the start point of the chain and the point of rotation.
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