There are two tables in the software:
1) Part table: In this table you have to specify the component name, width, quantity required.
2)
3) Apart from this there are two common inputs to all components, material and thickness.
The ID of the parts can be made of any alphanumeric characters. Only keep in mind that the ID's have to be unique.
You can select your preferred units using the TOOLS->Unit Settings Menu.
Yes, PLUS
Yes, the dimensions of each side of the bent component should be measured out to out i.e. length should be measured from the outer surface of the bend on one end of the side to the outer surface of the bend on the other end of the side.
For each side if the angle is measured in clockwise direction it is negative (value ranges from 0 to-180 degrees). If the angle is measured in anti clockwise direction it is considered positive (value ranges from 0 to 180 degrees)
When you input an angle in the last column of a given row it represents the angle between the side mentioned in the same row and the side mentioned in the previous row.
Side |
Angle |
Radius |
100 |
|
|
100 |
90 |
4 |
Yes, the radius can be different for different bends of a given component.
The data mentioned inside the braces is the sum of all the sides of the bent component. This allows the user to cross check whether he has fed the data correctly.
You can get the output in word by simply pressing the output button on the screen.
Yes, you can customize the header by clicking on tools >
customize header option.
The PLUS
Go to the View->Toolbar menu, and ensure that the toolbar is checked.
Yes , the k-factor used by the software for calculation depends on the kind of material to be bent. If you have a new material than the k-factor will change. The user has to calculate the new value of the k-factor by using the k-factor wizard. This new material and its k-factor value can be added in the k-factor table. See also K-factor in bending.
PLUS Bend outputs an RTF file, but sometimes in older version of Word, the pictures are smaller. Though you can always resize it, enabling this option bypass the problem.