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Half Bridge uses the same technology object type as a bridge, one side of which is open and another side which can be cut. Half bridge geometry starts from the Lead In, which type is Arc Lead. You can create a half bridge with the Lead Out (Closed option, see below), which closes the half bridge geometry.

You can add a Half Bridge:

  • Between different parts

  • From part to itself - to the same profile, for example into the hole or opening

  • From opening's inner edge to edge, so that bridge connects the same bevels and whole edge can be cut using one line with bevel tool through the bridge

You can add multiple half bridges.

Bridged parts with closed half bridges on the nesting work area.

Click the Half Bridge drop-down menu under Bridge to display the Insert Half Bridge options (see below).

Bridge Properties

Contains commands and properties for defining the half bridge.

Parameters

Width

Specifies the bridge width.

Arc Lead Radius

Specifies the radius of the Lead In.

Closed

Half bridge will be created with the Lead Out, which closes the half bridge geometry (figure below).

Closed and normal half bridge.

Options

Snap to profile corner

Specifies whether snap to profile is used for inserting a half bridge.

Chamfer corner distance_ICON Snap Distance

Specifies a snapping distance.

Show bridge chain

Displays a bridged chain.

Actions

Contains the Insert Start Point mode. This enables you to add the new start point to the bridged chain. Click the new location on the geometry perimeter to insert the start point. Select Show bridge chain to display an unfinished bridged chain without a start point.