Automatic Bridges
- Last UpdatedJul 12, 2024
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Automatic bridges are controlled with settings to get the desired outcome. The settings are stored in an XML file with the fixed name AutomaticBridgesSettings.xml.
The settings are managed using the function Automatic Bridges in the Settings group on the Manage ribbon.
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Variable Name |
Description |
Possible Values |
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Bridge Type |
The type of the bridge to be created. All bridges created by the automatic bridge functionality will be of the selected bridge type. |
Double Centered Double Negative Cross Centered |
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Bridge Radius Source |
By specifying the source for the bridge radius, it is possible to specify a user defined custom value or the machine default is used. |
Machine Default Custom Value |
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Custom Bridge Radius |
The radius to be used in bridges to avoid sharp corners. If 0, no radius will be used. This value is enabled in case the bridge radius source is set to Custom Value. |
Real Value |
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Bridge Width Source |
By specifying the source for the bridge width, it is possible to specify a user defined custom value or the machine default is used. |
Machine Default Custom Value |
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Custom Bridge Width |
The width of the bridge which is created. This value is enabled in case the bridge radius source is set to Custom Value. |
Real Value |
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Connect to Bevel Segment |
If set to Yes, created bridges are allowed to connect to segments with bevel. |
Yes/No |
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Connect to Curved Segment |
If set to Yes, no check of the curvature of the segments will be done. If set to No, MinimumCurveToWidthRatio will be used to determine if a bridge is allowed to connect to a segment. |
Yes/No |
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Minimum Curve to Width Ratio |
If ConnectToCurvedSegment is set to No, this value will be used to determine if a segment should be considered as straight. The value is the ratio of the segment curve radius and the bridge width. |
Real Value |
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Minimum Distance to Knuckle Point |
Defines the minimum distance to a knuckle point a bridge is allowed to be created. If a segment is shorter than two times this value plus the bridge width, a bridge will not be created. |
Real Value |
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Minimum Segment Length |
Defines the shortest length of a segment for a bridge to be created. |
Real Value |
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Maximum Normal Deviation |
Defines the maximum angle between two segments for a bridge to be created. |
Real Value |
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Maximum Bridge Length |
Defines the maximum length of a bridge. No bridge longer than this value is created. |
Real Value |