Add Single Shape

You can add a single non-rectangular part to the shape part table in 3 ways.

Single Shape Parts Select Dialog Figure

There are three options available for feeding a single shape in the shape page:

• From parametric library: PLUS 2D has its in-built library of non rectangular shapes that are frequently used in the industry. the user can select a shape from this library and feed his dimensions for this shape by using the respective parameters specified in the table.

          The parametric library will be displayed by clicking the button shown below.

Figure showing the parametric library

•  Select the part from the library.
•  For each variable name select an appropriate value.
•  Press the OK button.

Note: The cut start point of the selected shape is shown with a red dot in the shape picture. This is the point from where your CNC machine will start cutting the shape from.

other options for adding single shape

• By using the option  load standard shape
• By using the option  Import part from DXF File,

See Also

•     Add Multiple Shapes

•     Import Shapes from CSV file