How to: Change dimensions
Startup Guide on how to use the AkuShaper Dimensions Panel
Straight Line versus Over the Curve
Straight Line: Straight line measurements are taken from tip to tip of a surfboard, not accounting for increased length due to the rocker of a blank or design
Over the Curve: Over the curve measurements account for the increased length due to the curve of the rocker.
Determining whether to use straight line versus over the curve is a shaper preference. We provide both options based on your previous shaping style.
Change Dimensions
Length/Pencil Key: Use this key to change the dimensions of your design
Input your desired dimensions using a decimal or fraction. Select Straight line or Over the Curve.
Auto Adjust: Auto adjusting slices and rocker/thickness is used to scale an existing shape without the need to reshape the rails or change the rocker due to a change in the dimensions
Hit Okay and the changes will be saved.
Width
Width: Width measurements are displayed for center, 1' from the nose, and 1' from the tail of your design. To increase/decrease the width at the nose and tail, use the control points.
Thickness
Thickness: Thickness measurements are displayed here. Thickness 1' from the nose and tail are displayed. Thickness adjustments can also be made in the top/bottom tabs. Thickness can be increase at any point on your design, we list the 1' measurements for reference.
Nose Rocker
Nose Rocker: Nose rocker dimensions are displayed here. The rocker is measured from the bottom plane of your design to the bottom tip of the board. For more information on nose rockers, please visit here: Rockers - A beginners guide to board building
Tail Rocker
Tail Rocker: Tail rocker is measured the same way as nose rocker. Dimensions are displayed for reference purposes. *Tip: When adjusting nose and tail rockers, use the N tool, T tool to move the entire nose or tail rocker. For more precise rocker adjustments, toggle between the top and bottom tabs until desired rocker is achieved.
Liters / Beers
Volume/Liters are displayed in the dimensions tab. Liters will adjust automatically when dimensional changes are made.
For a detailed explanation of volume and how to use this measurement in your shaping, please review this article: https://surfsimply.com/surf-coaching/volume-weight-ratios/
Display Notes
Software notes are displayed in this panel in the dimensions tab.
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