Spot00064.pngAdjusting the bridle configuration

Once a bridle is inserted in the drawing, if the default configuration does not meet your needs, you can adjust how each leg is configured. Add and remove parts from the Basket Parts and Leg Parts lists to achieve the required dimensions, displayed in the Bridle Geometry diagram. The configuration depends on the list of Available Parts, which can be edited when Managing bridle parts.

To set the bridle configuration:

1.      Select the bridle, and click Bridle Configuration from the Object Info palette.

The Bridle Configuration dialog box opens.

2.Select the bridle leg to configure from the Define list.

3.In the Available Parts list, click “+” (Windows) or triangle (Mac) next to each part type to view the available items.

4.Click Manage Bridle Parts to add, remove, or edit items in the Available Parts list (see Managing bridle parts).

5.Select Summarize parts list or List all parts, to determine how the materials are displayed in the Basket Parts and Leg Parts lists.

6.Specify which basket parts are used to make the bridle leg.

       To add a part, select it from the Available Parts list and click the Add button next to the Basket Parts list. Alternatively, select an item from the Available Parts list and drag it to the desired position in the Basket Parts list.

       Each time a STAC Chain is added, you are prompted to set the chain length; see Setting the STAC Chain Length.

       To remove a part, select it from the Basket Parts list and click the Remove button next to the Basket Parts list.

The Parts Length value and the Bridle Geometry diagram update to reflect changes to the selected basket parts.

7.Repeat the previous step with the Leg Parts list to specify which leg parts are used.

8.To change the order of items in the Basket Parts or Leg Parts list, select List all parts, then select an item in the list and drag it to the desired position.

9.Set the Basket Dimensions. From the Preset list, select the object that the basket attaches to. If a <Custom> option is selected, enter the dimensions.

10.Continue configuring each leg as needed. Click OK to update the bridle in the drawing.

Setting the STAC Chain Length

When adjusting the bridle configuration, the length of each added STAC Chain must be specified.

To add a STAC Chain and set its length:

1.      Select a type of STAC Chain from the Available Parts list and add it to the Basket Parts or Leg Parts list, as described in Adjusting the bridle configuration.

The Set Length of Chain dialog box opens.

2.Specify the Desired Length of the STAC Chain.

The Actual Length displays the actual chain length that will be added to the Parts Length of the bridle leg.

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Managing bridle parts

Bridle preferences

Inserting bridles

Bridle properties

Creating a bridle assembly diagram

Creating a bridle report