TubesT- Rotate Section
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TubesT- Rotate Section

Ⅰ. Overview

 

 

When a drawing is imported into TubesT, the software defaults to placing the tube with the widest face oriented upward. For consistent processing, the tube orientation in TubesT must match the orientation used in TubePro, as the upward-facing face corresponds to the B-axis zero position during cutting.

For non-standard or irregular profiles that cannot be centered, the drawing orientation often needs to be adjusted to match the actual tube position on the machine. 

 

The Rotate Section feature allows you to adjust the tube profile to the required orientation.

 

 

 

Ⅱ. How to Use

 

1. Entry

 

(1) TubesT 7.1.35 and later: Available under the Section Correction dropdown menu.

 

 

(2) TubesT 7.1.31 and earlier: Located in the Tool column at the top of the main interface.

 

 

2. Supported Tubes

 

 

(1) Non-standard/irregular tubes: All versions

(2) Round tubes: Supported from version 7.1.29.2 onward

 

3. Feature Description

 

 

(1) Select Unit: Ratation is typically performed in Angle. Radians are generally unnecessary (1 rad ≈ 57.3°).

(2) Select Section: If multiple section types exist, select the target section to rotate before applying rotation.

(3) Enter the rotation angle and click CCW or Clockwise. Multiple adjustments can be made. Click OK to apply the rotation to all parts using the same section type.

Notice: Rotate Section applies only to unnested parts with irregular or round profiles.

 

 

Ⅲ. FAQs

 

 

1. How can I perform rotation again quickly?

 

Select Rotate again from the Section Correction dropdown menu. The software will reapply the previous rotation angle and direction.

 

 

 

2. What does the red dot in the thumbnail represent?

 

 

The red dot marks the starting point of the section's toolpath.

 

 

 

3. How do I quickly make a specific face point upward?

 

 

Click the target edge. When it is highlighted in bold blue, click again to set that face as the upward orientation.

 

 

 

 

4. Why does a warning dialog appear after clicking Rotate Section?

 

 

Rotate Section only applies to unnested irregular or round parts.

If the part section is not one of these shapes, or if the part has already been nested, this feature is unavailable.

 

 

 

TubesT- Rotate Section 482view

Ⅰ. Overview

 

 

When a drawing is imported into TubesT, the software defaults to placing the tube with the widest face oriented upward. For consistent processing, the tube orientation in TubesT must match the orientation used in TubePro, as the upward-facing face corresponds to the B-axis zero position during cutting.

For non-standard or irregular profiles that cannot be centered, the drawing orientation often needs to be adjusted to match the actual tube position on the machine. 

 

The Rotate Section feature allows you to adjust the tube profile to the required orientation.

 

 

 

Ⅱ. How to Use

 

1. Entry

 

(1) TubesT 7.1.35 and later: Available under the Section Correction dropdown menu.

 

 

(2) TubesT 7.1.31 and earlier: Located in the Tool column at the top of the main interface.

 

 

2. Supported Tubes

 

 

(1) Non-standard/irregular tubes: All versions

(2) Round tubes: Supported from version 7.1.29.2 onward

 

3. Feature Description

 

 

(1) Select Unit: Ratation is typically performed in Angle. Radians are generally unnecessary (1 rad ≈ 57.3°).

(2) Select Section: If multiple section types exist, select the target section to rotate before applying rotation.

(3) Enter the rotation angle and click CCW or Clockwise. Multiple adjustments can be made. Click OK to apply the rotation to all parts using the same section type.

Notice: Rotate Section applies only to unnested parts with irregular or round profiles.

 

 

Ⅲ. FAQs

 

 

1. How can I perform rotation again quickly?

 

Select Rotate again from the Section Correction dropdown menu. The software will reapply the previous rotation angle and direction.

 

 

 

2. What does the red dot in the thumbnail represent?

 

 

The red dot marks the starting point of the section's toolpath.

 

 

 

3. How do I quickly make a specific face point upward?

 

 

Click the target edge. When it is highlighted in bold blue, click again to set that face as the upward orientation.

 

 

 

 

4. Why does a warning dialog appear after clicking Rotate Section?

 

 

Rotate Section only applies to unnested irregular or round parts.

If the part section is not one of these shapes, or if the part has already been nested, this feature is unavailable.