Adjusting 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. You can also reshape a bridle by moving the control points located on the connection points.
To set the bridle configuration:
Select the bridle, and click Bridle Configuration from the Object Info palette.
The Bridle Configuration dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Define |
Select the bridle leg to configure |
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Available Parts |
Lists all available parts that can be used to make the bridle. Click “+” (Windows) or triangle (Mac) to expand the list. |
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Manage Bridle Parts |
Opens the Manage Bridle Parts dialog box to add, remove, or edit items in the Available Parts list; see Managing bridle parts |
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Basket Parts |
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Selected Material |
Displays the selected basket parts. Use the Add and Remove buttons to edit the list, or add items by dragging them from the Available Parts list. When List all parts is selected, you can click and drag items to reorder the list. |
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Parts Length |
Displays the length of all items in the Basket Parts list as if assembled in a straight line |
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Add
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Adds a selected item from the Available Parts list to the end of the Basket Parts list. To add items in your preferred order, select an item from the Available Parts list and drag it to the desired position in the Basket Parts list. When a STAC Chain is added to the list, the Set Length of Chain dialog box opens; see below. |
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Remove
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Removes a selected item from the Basket Parts list |
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Leg Parts |
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Selected Materials |
Displays the selected leg parts. Use the Add and Remove buttons to edit the list, or add items by dragging them from the Available Parts list. When List all parts is selected, you can click and drag items to reorder the list. |
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Parts Length |
Displays the length of all items in the Leg Parts list as if assembled in a straight line |
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Add
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Adds a selected item from the Available Parts list to the Leg Parts list. To add items in your preferred order, select an item from the Available Parts list and drag it to the desired position in the Leg Parts list. When a STAC Chain is added to the list, the Set Length of Chain dialog box opens; see below. |
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Remove
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Removes a selected item from the Leg Parts list |
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Summarize parts list |
In the Basket Parts and Leg Parts lists, displays the count of the selected parts, grouped by name |
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List all parts |
In the Basket Parts and Leg Parts lists, displays the name and length of each selected part. By default, the parts are listed in the order of assembly, beginning at the top of the bridle leg. |
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Basket Dimensions |
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Preset |
Select the object that the basket wraps around, or select a <Custom> option |
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Height/Width |
Displays the dimensions of the structural element that the basket wraps around. If <Custom Rectangle> is selected, enter the dimension values. |
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Diameter |
Displays the diameter of the structural element that the basket wraps around. If <Custom Round> is selected, enter the diameter value. |
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Bridle Geometry |
Displays a diagram of the bridle leg, showing its geometry and dimensions. Effective Basket Length: The length from the center of the basket to the bridle leg. Required Leg Length: The length of all leg parts between the basket and the apex point. For all legs except the down leg, this is the required length of items in the Leg Parts list. Designed Length: The length of the bridle leg, based on the bridle’s insertion points in the drawing. Down Leg Length: The length of the bridle leg that extends downward from the apex point. For the down leg, this is the required length of items in the Leg Parts list. Apex Height: The height of the apex point, where all bridle legs meet. Hook Height: Also called trim height, this is the distance from the bottom of the down leg to the floor. |
Select the bridle leg to configure from the Define list.
In the Available Parts list, click “+” (Windows) or triangle (Mac) next to each part type to view the available items.
Click Manage Bridle Parts to add, remove, or edit items in the Available Parts list (see Managing bridle parts).
Select Summarize parts list or List all parts, to determine how the materials are displayed in the Basket Parts and Leg Parts lists.
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 below.
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.
Repeat the previous step with the Leg Parts list to specify which leg parts are used.
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.
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.
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:
Select a type of STAC Chain from the Available Parts list and add it to the Basket Parts or Leg Parts list, as described above.
The Set Length of Chain dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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STAC Chain Properties |
For reference, displays the default properties of the selected STAC Chain. If needed, edit these properties from the Edit Bridle Part dialog box; see Managing bridle parts. |
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Maximum Length |
Displays the maximum length of the STAC Chain |
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Minimum Length |
Displays the minimum length of the STAC Chain |
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Delta Length |
Displays the length of a single chain link; the chain length can be adjusted by intervals of this amount |
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Set Length |
Sets the STAC Chain length |
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Desired Length |
Enter the desired chain length |
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Actual Length |
Displays the nearest valid length to the Desired Length based on the Bridle Part Properties |
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.
