'Free' Cutting A Beam Element

    Hello!
    I would like to cut a beam at an angle lengthwise (taper the posts near the top of my project to the width of the beam) as seen in my picture.
    I also need to have a couple of 'feet' on one foot. (Cut out a strip 1/2" by 18" on the base) Essentially I would like to be able to cut objects in many planes if that is possible.


    I've also added a couple of videos to my blog here, if you're interested. Just about finished Timber Framing Program in Kimberley!


    http://bavariaboy.com/index.php?blog=2


    Thanks in advance!
    Armin

    Hi Bavariaboy,


    I am not sure if I understood you correctly, but cutting in user defined planes is no problem at all in Dicam:


    -You can use the functions 3-4-1 General Cut or 3-4-8 Cut Perpendicular To View
    -In the single beam info (middle mouse button), you can click "New", select "Cut off" and enter the parameters for the cut manually.
    -You can also use the Smart Tags (3-2-2) to enter a cut off.


    Please tell me if I have misunderstood your question.


    By the way: The size of Avatars of our users generally does not exceed a size of 120 x 120 pixels. Could you also adapt your Avatar to this size?


    Best regards,


    Jens

    Zitat von Jens Krause

    Hi Bavariaboy,
    -You can use the functions 3-4-1 General Cut or 3-4-8 Cut Perpendicular To View
    -In the single beam info (middle mouse button), you can click "New", select "Cut off" and enter the parameters for the cut manually.
    -You can also use the Smart Tags (3-2-2) to enter a cut off.


    Jens


    Don't you mean 3-5-1 and 3-5-8?

    Jim Rogers
    Georgetown, MA, USA


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    I think I need to correct this.....
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    Jim Rogers
    Georgetown, MA, USA


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