This screen is used to add/create a new design item.
1. Enter the name of the design.
2. Select the type of design item eg; wing, horizontal tail, vertical tail, specification etc. The registered version of Winfoil provides the ability to define your own items or component types. See How to Create New Design Components for details.
3. Select the measurement units eg; Inches, Millimetres etc.
4. If the design item is a wing or tail you will be required to select a Root chord airfoil. (Inner most airfoil section - fuselage centre or junction between fuselage and wing.
5. If the design item is a wing or tail you will be required to select a Tip chord airfoil.
All available airfoils will be listed in the drop down boxes for the airfoil selections.
For choices 2,3,4 and 5 select a setting by clicking on the down arrow at the right of each box, then scroll through the entries by moving the slider bar on the right. Finally , click on the entry you require.
If you wish to continue with the add action, click on the ADD button. Selecting this button will cause the Design CAD Tab to appear.
If you wish to exit this screen without adding a new design item, click on the CANCEL button.