KeyCreator / Tools / Mechanical Elements / Chain
Use this function to create a chain entity from selected sprockets. Using the Function
Dialog Options
Simple - If you select the Simple, only the pitch path line of the chain will be drawn. Envelope - If you select Envelope, the outer diameter and inner diameter of the chain links will be indicated. Detail - If you select Detail , the entire chain will be drawn, ncluding the link geometry.
DRAWING SPECIFICATIONSLinks to Draw - If 0 is entered in this text field, all of the chain links will be drawn. If you only want to draw a specific number of the total number of links, enter that number. Start Gap Length - This option applies if you choose not to draw all of the chain links. This value is the number of inches, from the starting point of the chain, from which to start drawing the specified number of links. Draw Pitch Path - Select to draw a line indicating the chain path. Minimum End Gap - This value determines the amount of tolerance allowed when connecting the starting and ending links of the chain. If the distance between the starting and ending chain links is within the pitch tolerance, links will be left out to indicate the mismatch. |