Bevel information in a geometry file imported into Smart Production Cutting using DXF / DWG (Set) Import must be written into the drawing in a specific way so that the bevel technology is automatically added to profiles during import. This topic describes the rules and syntax for bezel text and provides examples.
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It is important to understand how to create and use bezels before writing bevel text. For information about creating and using bevels, see Bevel.
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You write relief information after defining the bevel information. For information about relief attributes, see Relief (taper) attributes in import.
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Text that includes thickness information is only used for a bevel or a relief. For information about thickness, see Thickness attribute as a text.
Rules
Bevel attribute text:
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can only be attached to polylines
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is only allowed to a single polyline (that is, one bevel attribute text is allowed for one polyline)
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must be located so that the base point of the text is located on a polyline
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cannot be placed at either end of a polyline
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fields must be separated by a semicolon (;)
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uses a decimal symbol as a point
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must be written inside square brackets for constant bevels (for example, [constant_bevel_information]
Bevel information text might include the information below:
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whether the bevel is manual (M) or not (nothing)
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the bevel type (V, I, Y, X, K)
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which is the upper side (V-bevel) or the lower side (Y-bevel)
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bevel angles
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bevel dimensions
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two square brackets for a variable bevel
Syntax
Bevel attribute text uses the following syntax:
InitMark [M](V/|V\|I|Y/|Y\|X|K)(KA)[;HA1][;KA][;HA2] EndMark
where:
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InitMark: [
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(X): X is a compulsory value
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[X]: X is an optional value
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[X|Y]: X or Y or nothing
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(X|Y): X or Y
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EndMark: ]
Sample bevel text
Bevel text |
Description |
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[V/22][S15] |
Constant V bevel on top surface with the angle at 22 degrees; plate thickness 15 mm. |
[K30;10;20;3][S20] |
Constant K bevel with 30 degree cut on the top surface with a height of 10 mm, 20 degree cut on the bottom surface and a 3 mm root; plate thickness 20 mm. |
Bevel text definitions
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M = manual bevel, if marked
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V/ = V-bevel, upper
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V\ = V-bevel, lower
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I = straight cut (bevel)
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Y/ = Y-bevel, upper
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Y\ = Y-bevel, lower
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X = X-bevel
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K = K-bevel
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KA = the bevel angle (degree)
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HA1 = the bevel height (mm)
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HA2 = the height of the vertical (straight) part (mm)