Using Offset Data

To use section data

1. Select the icon to bring up the Create dialog

2. Select the Design page and select the appropriate design data type (britfair, HFD, Sfolds, Dump).

3. (Alternative) If the design type is Britfair, select FILE \ USE \ OFFSET DATA from the main menu.

In this example the input is Britfair format so the user should select FILE \ USE \ OFFSET DATA from the menu. This will bring up a Use Design dialog and the user should select the Demo britfair design then click the Use button.

Figure 3:16. Use Design dialog

At this stage the section offset data has not been fitted, but only stored in the Design directory. The user can check that the file has been imported correctly by selecting the directory icon, , from the Standard bar.

Figure 3:17. The Directory Dialog.

Display the Directory dialog

4. Select DESIGN from the Type dropdown list at the top.

5. Select the Arrow button to bring up the list, then click on DESIGN.

6. Select the Directory button.

   The output from the command will appear in the Output Window.

7. Use the arrows or slider at the right hand side to scroll the list.