Spindle SKEYS
- Last UpdatedAug 18, 2025
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Spindle SKEYs may be added to any symbol which has a spindle position.
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SPINdle ON |
retains the original spindle shape. |
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SPINdle OFF |
suppresses the output of spindle shapes and related orientation notes. |
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SPINdle skey |
replaces the original spindle shape by that specified by skey. |
The Standard Spindle Shapes and their SKEYs image illustrates the 12 standard spindle shapes available, with their corresponding SKEYs.
If the original symbol does not have a spindle, the user can set the PURP (Purpose) attribute of any PTAX (axial p-point) to SPIN to show that a spindle is required in the corresponding direction for the current element. If the spindle direction is not orthogonal, a comment giving the actual direction will be output on the isometric plot.
Standard Spindle Shapes and their SKEYs