Internal Contour To Lines

Use the Internal Contour to Lines command to divide a selected internal contour into equal lines, according to the number of lines, line length and blank length.

To add internal contour to lines:

Select an internal contour.
Invoke the Internal Contour To Lines command. The Convert Internal Contour To Lines dialog is displayed.
Enter the required values.
Click OK.

View the fields as follows:

Field	Description
Number	Sets the number of lines to be created. In this example:
Line Length	Sets the length of each line.
Black Length	Sets the length of the gap between each line. The length is calculated along the selected segment.
Distance	Indicates the length of the selected segment. When you change the selected size, the value displayed in the Size combo box may change accordingly.
Size	Enables you to select the desired size, if the piece has several sizes. The distances applied to the selected size will influence the other sizes.
Cut And Plot Time	Determines the cutting time attribute for the internal lines created, before or after the external contour is cut.
Tool Number/ Layer Name	Sets the Tool/ Layer. Layers are used when importing or exporting a file to other standard CAD file systems.
Name	Gives a name to the internal lines.
Command	Defines the tool that will be used on the lines when the file is sent to a cutter or plotter machine, such as Draw for a pen, Cut for a knife, etc.
Orientation	Determines the position of the internal contour - on the left piece only/ right piece only/ or on both pieces (if the piece is set as a pair).