# 2.5.2 Default Dual Angle Degree Increments — 1° vs. 5° # Default Dual Angle Degree Increments — 1° vs. 5° 2.5.2 layout When entering drilling angle and VAL angle values in a **Dual Angle (PAL)** layout, Spectre Cloud lets you choose the degree increment used when adjusting angle inputs — either **1°** for fine-grained control or **5°** for faster, coarser adjustment. This setting determines the default step size applied across all Dual Angle spec sheets, saving you from changing it manually every session. ## 🔄 The Two Increment Options
IncrementAdjustment StepBest For
**1°**Each step changes the angle by one degreeCompetitive and coaching environments where fine layout adjustments matter; experienced fitters working with precise PAP data
**5°**Each step changes the angle by five degreesGeneral pro shop use; shops where Dual Angle is used but high-precision tuning is not the primary goal; faster data entry
**Note:** This setting controls the *step size* when using increment/decrement controls (such as up/down arrows or a stepper) to adjust angle values. If Spectre Cloud also allows angles to be typed in directly, any value can be entered regardless of this setting. ⚠️ *Verify with your Spectre team: confirm whether angle values can be entered by direct keyboard input in addition to stepper controls, and which inputs this increment setting applies to.* ## 📐 Why Increment Size Matters for Dual Angle Layouts The PAL / Dual Angle system uses angle measurements to independently control skid length, flip potential, and continuation. Small changes in drilling angle or VAL angle produce measurable differences in ball motion — particularly for competitive bowlers who are sensitive to subtle reaction changes. - ✅ **1° increments** — appropriate when a bowler can perceive and articulate subtle differences in ball reaction. A 2–3° change in drilling angle can noticeably affect back-end shape for a skilled player. - ✅ **5° increments** — appropriate when layouts are being set in broad strokes and fine-tuning is not required. Faster to navigate during a busy fitting session. - ❌ Using 5° increments in a precision fitting context may cause overshoot — stepping past the intended angle without a clean way to land on the exact value. - ❌ Using 1° increments in a general shop context adds unnecessary steps to data entry for bowlers where a 3–4° difference in layout would have no perceptible effect on ball motion. ## 🛠️ Setting the Default Degree Increment 1. Navigate to **Settings** from the top menu. 2. Locate the relevant settings section. ⚠️ *Verify with your Spectre team: confirm the exact section name for 2.5.x settings, consistent with other pages in this chapter.* 3. Find the **Default Dual Angle Degree Increments** option. 4. Select **1°** or **5°** according to your shop's fitting approach. ⚠️ *Verify with your Spectre team: confirm whether this is a toggle, radio button pair, or dropdown.* 5. The change takes effect immediately for all new Dual Angle spec sheets. ⚠️ *Verify with your Spectre team: confirm auto-save behavior, consistent with other settings in this chapter.* **Note:** Changing this setting does not alter angle values already saved on existing spec sheets. It only affects the step size used when adjusting angles on new or in-progress sheets going forward. ## 🔄 Overriding the Default on Individual Spec Sheets As with other default settings in Spectre Cloud, the degree increment default can be overridden on individual spec sheets without changing the account-wide setting. If most of your work uses 5° increments but a particular bowler warrants 1° precision, switch the increment for that session only. - ✅ Override the increment on a per-sheet basis as needed — the account default is unchanged. - ✅ The override applies only for the duration of that fitting session. ⚠️ *Verify with your Spectre team: confirm whether a per-sheet increment override persists if the sheet is reopened later, or whether it resets to the account default.* ## 📊 Choosing the Right Increment for Your Shop
Shop ProfileRecommended IncrementRationale
Competitive / tournament pro shop**1°**Bowlers are sensitive to fine layout differences; precision is the priority
Coaching or ball fitting specialist**1°**Detailed layout records support longitudinal fitting analysis
General pro shop using Dual Angle occasionally**5°**Faster entry; degree-level precision not required for most bowlers
Mixed shop — competitive and recreational**1°** default, override to **5°** for recreational fittingsPreserves precision for competitive bowlers without slowing recreational sessions
## ☁️ Scope of This Setting This setting is stored at the account level and applies across all devices. ⚠️ *Verify with your Spectre team: confirm per-user vs. per-account/shop scope, consistent with the open question carried across 2.3.5 through 2.5.x — and whether individual staff members in a multi-user shop can maintain their own increment preference independently.* ### Related Sections - 2.5.1.3 — PAL / Dual Angle system - 2.5.1 — Default layout type: VLS, 2LS, Dual Angle, None - 2.5.3 — Next setting in this chapter *(if applicable)* - 4.x — Spec Sheet: selecting and entering a layout - 7.x — Arsenal Plus: suggested layouts and layout conversion **Tip:** If you are unsure which increment to start with, **1°** is the safer default — it gives you full precision without preventing faster entry, since you can always step through values quickly or type a value directly. Switching to 5° later if 1° feels unnecessarily granular for your workflow is easy to do at any time. ```