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'''DT Online''' has created online tools which will full-size patterns for several basic [ | '''DT Online''' has created online tools which will full-size patterns for several basic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_types '''Designs of Kite'''] and their variations. They are: | ||
* '''[[Box_Kite_Construction#Designer|Box Kite Designer]]''' - '''[[CAD|Parametric]]''' design tool. | * '''[[Box_Kite_Construction#Designer|Box Kite Designer]]''' - '''[[CAD|Parametric]]''' design tool. | ||
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<span style="color: green">'''Notes:'''</span> | <span style="color: green">'''Notes:'''</span> | ||
* <span style="color: green">'''Left Click''' on the '''Edit Icon''' to '''Show''' or '''Hide''' the '''Table of Variables''' | * <span style="color: green">'''Left Click''' on the '''Edit Icon''' to '''Show''' or '''Hide''' the '''Table of Variables'''</span>. | ||
* <span style="color: green">If required, '''Left Click''' any of the variables in the table, delete its default value and type in a new one.</span> | * <span style="color: green">If required, '''Left Click''' any of the variables in the table, delete its default value and type in a new one.</span>. | ||
* <span style="color: green">Enter the new value to redraw the '''Net''' or '''Pattern''' at its new size.</span> | * <span style="color: green">Enter the new value to redraw the '''Net''' or '''Pattern''' at its new size.</span>. | ||
* <span style="color: green">'''Left''' or '''Right Click''' on the screen display or use '''Scroll Wheel''' to alter view and '''Left Click''' on '''Zoom Icon''' to reset it.</span> | * <span style="color: green">You will need to press '''Return''' after each change of value</span>. | ||
* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values</span> | * <span style="color: green">'''Left''' or '''Right Click''' on the screen display or use '''Scroll Wheel''' to alter view and '''Left Click''' on '''Zoom Icon''' to reset it.</span>. | ||
* <span style="color: green">Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values</span>. | |||
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* '''[[Box_Kite_Construction#Designer|Box Kite Designer]]'''[[File:BoxPlan.png|400px|right]] | * '''[[Box_Kite_Construction#Designer|Box Kite Designer]]'''[[File:BoxPlan.png|400px|right|link=Box_Kite_Construction]] | ||
** The main variable in the table for '''Box Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spar''' ''(i.e. <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> set | ** The main variable in the table for '''Box Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spar''' ''(i.e. <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> set initially to 1200mm) | ||
** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spar Length''' ''(e.g the length of the side of square forming the 'box', i.e <<span style="color: red">BoxPercent</span>>, is set | ** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spar Length''' ''(e.g the length of the side of square forming the 'box', i.e <<span style="color: red">BoxPercent</span>>, is set initially as equal to 30% of the <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>>)''. | ||
** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. if only a single pair of centrally placed Cross Spars are needed then set <<span style="color: red">TopCrossPercent</span>> and <<span style="color: red">BottomCrossPercent</span>> each to be 50%)'' | ** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. if only a single pair of centrally placed Cross Spars are needed then set <<span style="color: red">TopCrossPercent</span>> and <<span style="color: red">BottomCrossPercent</span>> each to be 50%)'' | ||
** '''Winged Box Kites''' are created by altering the variables: <<span style="color: red">WingTopWidthPercent</span>>, <<span style="color: red">WingBottomWidthPercent</span>>, <<span style="color: red">WingTopApexPercent</span>>, and <<span style="color: red">WingBottomApexPercent</span>>. | ** '''Winged Box Kites''' are created by altering the variables: <<span style="color: red">WingTopWidthPercent</span>>, <<span style="color: red">WingBottomWidthPercent</span>>, <<span style="color: red">WingTopApexPercent</span>>, and <<span style="color: red">WingBottomApexPercent</span>>. | ||
* '''[[Delta_Kite_Construction#Designer|Delta Kite Designer]]'''[[File:DeltaPlan.png|400px|right]] | * '''[[Delta_Kite_Construction#Designer|Delta Kite Designer]]'''[[File:DeltaPlan.png|400px|right|link=Delta_Kite_Construction]] | ||
** The main variable in the table for '''Delta Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set initally to 1200mm) | ** The main variable in the table for '''Delta Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set initally to 1200mm) | ||
** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', the variable <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>> is set initally as twice the <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> - or 200%)''. | ** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', the variable <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>> is set initally as twice the <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> - or 200%)''. | ||
** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a more pointed '''Delta''' by reducing the <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>)''. | ** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a more pointed '''Delta''' by reducing the <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>)''. | ||
* '''[[Diamond,_Eddy_or_Malay_Kite_Construction#Designer|Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Designer]]'''[[File:EddyPlan.png|250px|right]] | * '''[[Diamond,_Eddy_or_Malay_Kite_Construction#Designer|Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Designer]]'''[[File:EddyPlan.png|250px|right|link=Diamond,_Eddy_or_Malay_Kite_Construction]] | ||
** The main variable in the table for '''Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set | ** The main variable in the table for '''Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spine''' ''(set initially to 1200mm). | ||
** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set initally as equal to the <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> - or 100%)''. | ** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spine Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set initally as equal to the <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> - or 100%)''. | ||
** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the <<span style="color: red">CrossSparTopPercent</span>> to 50%)''. | ** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SpineLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. to make a square '''Diamond''' increase the <<span style="color: red">CrossSparTopPercent</span>> to 50%)''. | ||
* '''[[Sled_Kite_Construction#Designer|Sled Kite Designer]]''' | * '''[[Sled_Kite_Construction#Designer|Sled Kite Designer]]''' | ||
** The main variable in the table for '''Sled Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spar''' ''(set | [[File:SledPlan.png|225px|right|link=Sled_Kite_Construction]] | ||
** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spar Length''' ''(e.g the total '''Width''', the variable <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set | ** The main variable in the table for '''Sled Kite Designer''' is the total length of the '''Kite Spar''' ''(set initially to 1200mm | ||
** Almost all other dimensions are derived as a '''Percentage of the Spar Length''' ''(e.g. the total '''Width''', the variable <<span style="color: red">MaxWidthPercent</span>>, is set initially as equal to the variable <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> - or 100%)''. | |||
** '''Parallel Spars''' are generated by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BottomWidthPercent</span>> to be equal to <<span style="color: red">TopWidthPercent</span>>. | ** '''Parallel Spars''' are generated by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BottomWidthPercent</span>> to be equal to <<span style="color: red">TopWidthPercent</span>>. | ||
** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. the Leading Edge can be straightened by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BridleTopPercent</span>> to zero or made pointed by setting to a minus number)''. | ** All '''Percentages''' initially are based on the variable <<span style="color: red">SparLength</span>> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new '''Percentage''' ''(e.g. the Leading Edge can be straightened by setting the variable <<span style="color: red">BridleTopPercent</span>> to zero or made pointed by setting to a minus number)''. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:36, 21 October 2017
Description
DT Online has created online tools which will full-size patterns for several basic Designs of Kite and their variations. They are:
- Box Kite Designer - Parametric design tool.
- Delta Kite Designer - Parametric design tool.
- Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Designer - Parametric design tool.
- Sled Kite Designer - Parametric design tool.
See Packaging Designer User Guide for further information.
Features and Applications
The DT Online Kite Designers enable a single input of Spar or Spine length to determine a complete kite design based in a series of default proportions built into a table as <variables>. Each default is set as a Percentage of the main Spar or Spine length. These default proportions may be changed if required by clicking inside the table cell and entering a new value. The entry may be numeric or typed in as one of the other <variable> names (e.g. <MaxWidthPercent> could be set to 100 or to <SpineLength> to create a kite as wide as it is long).
Notes:
- Left Click on the Edit Icon to Show or Hide the Table of Variables.
- If required, Left Click any of the variables in the table, delete its default value and type in a new one..
- Enter the new value to redraw the Net or Pattern at its new size..
- You will need to press Return after each change of value.
- Left or Right Click on the screen display or use Scroll Wheel to alter view and Left Click on Zoom Icon to reset it..
- Refreshing or reloading the page will reset all variables to their default values.
- Box Kite Designer
- The main variable in the table for Box Kite Designer is the total length of the Kite Spar (i.e. <SparLength> set initially to 1200mm)
- Almost all other dimensions are derived as a Percentage of the Spar Length (e.g the length of the side of square forming the 'box', i.e <BoxPercent>, is set initially as equal to 30% of the <SparLength>).
- All Percentages initially are based on the variable <SparLength> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new Percentage (e.g. if only a single pair of centrally placed Cross Spars are needed then set <TopCrossPercent> and <BottomCrossPercent> each to be 50%)
- Winged Box Kites are created by altering the variables: <WingTopWidthPercent>, <WingBottomWidthPercent>, <WingTopApexPercent>, and <WingBottomApexPercent>.
- Delta Kite Designer
- The main variable in the table for Delta Kite Designer is the total length of the Kite Spine (set initally to 1200mm)
- Almost all other dimensions are derived as a Percentage of the Spine Length (e.g the total Width, the variable <MaxWidthPercent> is set initally as twice the <SpineLength> - or 200%).
- All Percentages initially are based on the variable <SpineLength> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new Percentage (e.g. to make a more pointed Delta by reducing the <MaxWidthPercent>).
- Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Designer
- The main variable in the table for Diamond, Eddy or Malay Kite Designer is the total length of the Kite Spine (set initially to 1200mm).
- Almost all other dimensions are derived as a Percentage of the Spine Length (e.g the total Width, <MaxWidthPercent>, is set initally as equal to the <SpineLength> - or 100%).
- All Percentages initially are based on the variable <SpineLength> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new Percentage (e.g. to make a square Diamond increase the <CrossSparTopPercent> to 50%).
- Sled Kite Designer
- The main variable in the table for Sled Kite Designer is the total length of the Kite Spar (set initially to 1200mm
- Almost all other dimensions are derived as a Percentage of the Spar Length (e.g. the total Width, the variable <MaxWidthPercent>, is set initially as equal to the variable <SparLength> - or 100%).
- Parallel Spars are generated by setting the variable <BottomWidthPercent> to be equal to <TopWidthPercent>.
- All Percentages initially are based on the variable <SparLength> but all can be changed by clicking in the table and typing in a new Percentage (e.g. the Leading Edge can be straightened by setting the variable <BridleTopPercent> to zero or made pointed by setting to a minus number).
 
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Cody Box Kite
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Delta Kite
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Stunt Kite
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Sled Kite
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Kite Line
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Kite Reel
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