Option

Description

Spring list

Select the active spring definition (the one you want drawn) from this list.

Add

Click to add a new spring definition.

Remove

Click to delete the active spring definition. Be aware that there is no undo if you delete a spring definition by accident.

Draw

Side View

Select this checkbox to draw a side view (elevation) of the spring.

Top View

Select this checkbox to draw a top view (plan) of the spring.

Line Types

Draw spring as:

Select the style in which to draw the spring (Solid line/Hidden line). Refer to the Mechanical Setup for details on styles.

Repeat

Linear

Select this option to linearly repeat the active spring definition after the initial spring has been drawn.

Polar

Select this option to radially repeat (drawn in a circular arrangement) the active spring definition after the initial spring has been drawn. Only works for the Top View option.

Number

Specify how many times the spring must be repeated.

Distance

Specify the distance in drawing units between repeated springs. If Polar repeat has been selected, you can specify distance as spacing (the distance between spring centre points) or as PCD (the spring is repeated along a circle with the specified diameter).

Dimensions

Enter the relevant dimensions (in drawing units) to be used when drawing the spring.

Automatically align the side view

Select this checkbox to have the Side View, if generated, aligned with the Top View automatically.