End Sheet

Assigning the end notch

When assigning end notches, select both members that are to be notched. You may either invoke the function first and then select the members, or select the members to be notched first and then invoke the function. When prompted to choose member 1 and then member 2, it is important to always select the member on the side of the end notch that is to remain. The "End notch" function shortens or lengthens both members so that a clean end notch is created in each member.

Parameters of the end notch

The "End notch" function provides various options that allow you to determine the side and the depth of the notch in the first selected member.

Side of notching in member 1: With the "automatic" option the program decides automatically on which side the first member will be notched. The side for the second member is then derived accordingly. If both members have the same height and are aligned at the same level, the result is arbitrary. In unambiguous situations, where one member lies higher than the other, the program’s automatic decision is always appropriate. With "choice" the possible notching sides for the first selected member are displayed and can be selected graphically. Right-click rejects the displayed side and shows the other side. Left-click selects the displayed member side. The other options force the notch to a specific member side.

Notch depth in member 1: The "halving" option creates notches of equal depth in both members; the penetration height of both members is accounted for half in each member.

With "choice" you receive an additional dialog box after selecting the notch side, in which you can enter the notch depth value for the first member.

With "fixed depth" you enter the notch depth for the first selected member in the following field. This sets the notch depth in advance.

Threshold angle for notch shortening: If both members form an obtuse angle with each other, the end notches become very long. Using the threshold angle, you can trigger an automatic notch shortening from the entered angle onward.

Angle for notch shortening: If the threshold angle from the previous field is undershot, a notch with the angle entered here will be created.