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Introduction

The Gear function creates a gear based on the settings that you define in the Data Entry Manager.

 

Snap Increment

Gear supports the use of the snap increment when using the Pick method to set the origin location. The snap increment allows you to get precise results when using mouse selection and helps to reduce data entry modifications.

 

To learn more, view Snap Increment.

The Data Entry Parameters

  • Number of Teeth - sets the number of teeth on the gear.
  • Pressure Angle (1) - sets the angle of the gear teeth.

  • Pitch (4) - sets the pitch of the gear.

  • Outside Diameter (3) - sets the greatest diameter of the gear.

  • Root Diameter (6) - sets the inside diameter of the gear.

  • Root Fillet Radius (5) - sets the radius formed between the individual teeth and the Root Diameter.

  • Tooth Corner Radius (2) - sets the radius formed at the end of the gear tooth.

 
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Origin

 

Related Topics

How to Create a Gear