Controlling Sheet and Part Grain Directions

Controlling Sheet and Part Grain Directions



The bitwise values for column J referenced in this video are listed below.
0: No forced grain, IRIB
1: No forced grain, Don't IRIB
2: Forced Length, IRIB
3: Forced Length, Don't IRIB
4: Forced Width, IRIB
5: Forced Width, Don't IRIB

For more information, see Perfect Graining.


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