Optimum Block Fuse

The optimum block fuse tool takes a selected group of pieces and creates a border around them with a specific gap.

Icon & Location

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• Menu: Grouping

• Toolbar: Group

To create an Optimum Block Fuse:

1. Select the group of pieces that need to be block fused.
   
   

2. From the main menu, go to Grouping > Block Fuse > Optimum Block Fuse.
   
   The Optimum Block Fuse Gaps dialog appears:
   
   

3. In the Block Fuse Area, enter the area of the block fuse (this creates the border).

4. In the Rectangle Area, enter the area and X and Y values to define the size of the rectangle.

5. In the Gap area, enter the required gap.

6. If you do not want smoothing, select the Without Smoothing checkbox.

7. Click Ok when you are done.
   
   
   
   Note:The piece quantities remain the same. No new pieces are added for block fuse.