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Purlin - Dimensions tab

SettingDescription
Fixed grid Used to sets fixed grid for the approximate distance of the purlins within the area between first and last purlin. The program divides the distances regularly according to this specification and the value is rounded up or down correspondingly.
  • Grid – When checked, a fixed grid is set for the distance between the purlin.
  • Pattern effective – Displays the grid pattern value as actual distance effective for grid settings.
  • Maximum value – Enabled for Grid. When checked, the grid value only be fitted to smaller values.
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Free grid Enabled when Grid is unchecked. The Free grid can freely define the grid division within the area between the first and last purlin.
  • Distance – Sets distance between the first and last purlin, selected from available list, or enter a new value. You can vary the number and the distance, as required.
  • Turn – When checked, inverts the distances used.
Offset bottom Sets the distance from the centerline of the lowest purlin to the outer edge of the selected area.
Offset top Sets the distance from the centerline of the topmost purlin to the outer edge of the selected area.
Fix Offset fixed - enabled for fixed Grid. If one of these options is checked, the selected distances are also kept in the grid; otherwise they are centered.
Offset Left Sets the purlin projection extending past the left outer edge of the selected area. In case of a diagonal edge, this value references the centerline of the purlin; negative values shorten the purlin towards the inside.
Offset Right Sets the purlin projection extending past the right outer edge of the selected area. In case of a diagonal edge, this value references the centerline of the purlin; negative values shorten the purlin towards the inside.