Deck Generation Dialog

Use the Deck Generation dialog

1. Activated by clicking the Deck Generation icon, .

   

2. Enter the name of the deck in the Name edit box.

3. Select All / Range and a list will pop up,highlight the sections for which the deck is to be generated.

   If the All / Range check box is not selected then the default is for all the sections to be used.

4. Select the name of the camber and sheer curves to be used from the Camber and Sheer dropdown lists.

5. Select the Accept check box to store the deck if required, then click the Create button.

6. If a transition deck is required between a flat and cambered deck, select the On / Off check box from the Transition panel and select the transition type Constant or Varying. Input the aft and forward transition limits in the Aft-X and Fwd-X edit boxes and click Create.

To define a radius Gunwhale to be used when creating a deck (as described above), select the Gunwhale tab.

Turn on the On check box, select either Constant or Varying as appropriate and enter the radius in the edit box. The aft and forward extents of the full gunwhale are entered in the Aft-X and Fwd-X edit boxes. Select the Fade In and Fade Out check boxes and enter the extreme limits. To generate the Gunwhale click on OK. If no radius is required use the Normal Radio button.

Figure 4:110 Deck Generation Dialog - Gunwhale Tab