Creating Scallops on Axis

This task explains you how to create scallops on the 3D axis and edge of the plates and stiffeners.
You can create scallop on axis using the following modes:
Scallops enable easy assembling of plates connected to other plates. It also helps in performing the welding operation properly and provides structure stiffness. The objective of Scallop on Axis command is to make the scallop creation much quicker compared to a manual approach.

Create Scallop Using 3D Axis Mode
 

  1. Click Scallop on 3D Axis  in the Detailing Tools toolbar.

    The Scallop on Axis dialog box appears.

  2. In the Applied to box, select the plate on which you want to create scallop.

  3. In the Mode list, select 3D Axis.

  4. Right-click in the dialog box and select Define Axis.
    The Axis System Definition dialog box appears.

  5. Create an axis system:

    1. In the Axis system type list, select Standard.
    2. In the Origin box, select an existing point or create a new point using the contextual command.
      The point must lie on the molded surface.
    3. Select directions for  X, Y and Z axes.
    4. Click OK.

    The axis system and the scallop is created. The name of the axis system and the name of the scallop appear in the Axis and Scallop columns respectively. The scallop created in the last session is displayed. If the repository is empty, a Round scallop is created by default.

     

  6. Define the scallop parameters, as required.

    1. Select the required row.
    2. Right-click the row and select Define Scallop.
      The Scallop Parameters dialog box appears.
    3. In the Contour list, select one of the following contour types:
      • Round
      • Rect
      • Oblong
    4. In the Contour Parameters area, the parameter and the value of the contour are listed.
      You can edit the value by double-clicking it.
    5. In the Position Parameters area, the parameter and the value of the position orientation are listed.
      You can edit the angle value by double-clicking it.
    6. Click OK to return to the Scallop dialog box.

    The scallop parameters are defined.

     

  7. Click OK in the Scallop on Axis  dialog box.
    The element (identified as Scallop Contour) is added to the specification tree in the OpeningSets.x node under the Opening sub-node.
   

Create Scallop Using Edge Mode
 

  1. Click Scallop on 3D Axis  .

    The Scallop on Axis dialog box appears.

  2. In the Applied to box, select a plate or a stiffener on which you want to create scallop.

  3. In the Mode list, select Edge.

  4. Right-click in the dialog box and select Define Intersection.

  5. Select the edge of plate or stiffener and a reference plane intersecting the selected edge.

    The intersecting point must lie on the molded surface.

    The axis system and the scallop is created. The name of the axis system and the name of the scallop appear in the Axis and Scallop columns respectively. The scallop created in the last session is displayed. If the repository is empty, a Round scallop is created by default.

     

  6. Define the scallop parameters, as required. Refer to step 6. in the above task.

    The scallop parameters are defined.

     

  7. Click OK in the Scallop on Axis  dialog box.
    The element (identified as Scallop Contour) is added to the specification tree.
  • You can visualize the scallop representation in the graphic replacement of the plates in SideView and AnyView. It will appear similar to the opening in the drawing.
  • To edit or delete the scallops on axis, perform step 1 and 2. The dialog box displays the existing scallop. Right-click and select Define Scallop or Delete Scallop to edit or delete the scallop respectively.