This program generates a DKB .DAT file containing a DECLAREd gear based on user defined variables. An outline of the gear is displayed in graphics mode. To quote a buddy on user code modifications "You break it, you own both halves". If you make any enhancements, please add your notes to this document (and please send a copy back to me via BBS). I can be reached at YOU CAN CALL ME RAY RBBS (708) 358-5611. "Its my world and you're welcome to it". Ken Koehler (3-31-91) Enclosed are the following files: GEAR.BAS QuickBASIC source GEAR.EXE MS-DOS executable GEAR.DOC This file GEARSAMP.DAT Sample gear scene Tooth type (Pointed/Flat) : Currently only supports P. Wheel type (Disk/Spokes) : Can be either flat disk with holes carved out or spokes. Number of teeth : What it says. Gear Radius from center: Radius to midpoint of tooth. This makes it easy to measure center points of MESHED gears (why would you only have 1?). Disk/Spoke Thicknes from center: Usually thinner here than in hardened teeth & hub. Tooth Height : Hieght of tooth itself. Tooth&Hub Thickness from center: Usually thicker than its support. Axel Radius from center: "How big is the hole used to mount it?" Hole/Spoke Multiple : Number of teeth per hole-carved-out-of-disk or per spoke. Note: Lower numbers = more holes/spokes, but fewer frames needed for rotation. Applications notes: The gear is designed with the origin in its center. What more can I say?