EXPLODE

Purpose:

This function gives the user a possibility to explode models into their parts. It is also possible to 'undo' a previous exploded view. The function is limited to handle the following models:

• Plane panel

• Curved panel

• Longitudinal

• Transversal

• Draft.

Instructions:

1. In the Tools menu, click Model view, then Explode.

2. The explode factor is keyed in by the user. This factor controls the degree of disassembly to be applied on the components within each model. By clicking Options here, the function will switch to 'implode' mode, that means, prepare for undoing previously exploded model information. The model information to explode (implode) is indicated by User. If the function already is in 'explode' mode, click Options to get access to some options ruling the explode process. When accessing the explode options, a multiple choice dialog pops up presenting the following alternatives:

   • Explode view: Treats whole views (default).

   • Explode model: Treats single models.

   • Panel status: To control if profiles and brackets should stay on panel or be part of the explode process.

   • Picture size: The size of the model view after explosion could be kept (scale changed) or enlarged (scale unchanged).

3. When function is in explode mode, click Options (before indicating the model to explode) to get access to the options ruling the explode process.

Options:

Click Options in the Explode model dialog to switch from explode to implode. Click Options to switch back from implode to explode mode

Result:

The selected model parts or views are exploded with the explode factor given by the user (or imploded).

Note: Measurements in a drawing will be ignored by the Explode function. Creating linear measurements referring to different exploded models is meaningless.

Note: Model functions as Exchange Model. Input Model, Hidden Line Removal , will redraw even exploded models ignoring the explode information.