This task explains creation of a simple elongated opening. See the
Openings section for information about
creating other types of openings.
The image below shows the finished elongated opening, along with other openings. |
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1. | Click the
Opening button to
display the Opening dialog box.
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2. | Functional Opening is the default Category, and displays in the drop down list. Select the Automatic checkbox. | |
3. | The Applied To field shows the object to which the opening will be applied. You can click in the field and select a different object. | |
4. | Method: Select
Sketch as the method for applying the
opening.
If the object on which the opening is to be placed is planar then it will be pre-selected. If it is curved then you will have to select a planar surface or plane. Click on the Sketcher button to open the Sketcher and make an elongated opening using one of the tools. To learn about the Sketcher you need to see Sketcher documentation. |
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5. | Click OK in the Opening dialog box to create the opening, as shown in the image above. |