12 Shape object
8. To edit the parameters of the shape object, select the object in the object list or in the
marking image editor.
The parameters are displayed in the category below the object list.
Related topics
Create a line (page 135)
Create an arc (page 137)
Add or delete shapes in an existing shape object (page 139)
Position or rotate a shape object (page 139)
General object/object group parameters (page 90)
Set laser correction parameters for a marking object (page 238)
12.3 Create an arc
You can create different shapes such as a line, circle or an arc.
1. Select the “Graphic” tool in the ribbon.
2. Select “Shapes”.
The setting dialog appears.
3. Select “Arc” for “Shape type”.
4. To specify the position of the start and end point of the arc, enter values for “X-position
of start point [mm] ”, “Y-position of start point [mm]”, “X-position of end point [mm] ”
and “Y-position of end point [mm] ”.
You cannot set the same position for the start and end point.
5. Specify the radius of the arc under “Radius [mm]”.
6. For “Direction”, set the marking direction of the arc. Select “CCW” (counterclockwise)
or “CW” (clockwise).
7. For “Angle”, set the angle of the arc. Select “<180°” or “≥180°”.
The following drawings show how to set the parameters for an arc to achieve different
results.
ME-NAVIS2-OP-1 137
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