Fluting panel — Start Flute

Fluting panel — Start Flute

Fluting panel — Start Flute

In the Start Flute area, select an option from the list to specify the profile of the start flute, then enter a value for the length of the flute:

  • None — The tool plunges straight into the material.
  • Linear — The profile is a straight line from the start depth to the finish depth .

  • Curve — The profile curves from the start depth to the finish depth .

  • Custom curve — Either drag the blue handles to determine the shape of the curve, or enter specific values for the top and bottom angles in the appropriate boxes.


  • Length — Enter a value to determine the length of the flute. You can enter the value as a percentage or as millimetres. If you enter a percentage of 20, for example, the length of the flute is 20% of the length of the vector.

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