This page allows you to control the automatic feature recognition process select which of the automatically recognized holes to keep. To complete this page:
Your first decision is whether to recognize holes that are not complete represented in the part.
If you only want to recognize holes with 360 degree cross sections, leave the Include partial feature radio button unchecked. This option will typically recognize all the holes in your model.
Partial hole features are recognized from pieces of cylinders. This includes holes that have been partially cut away or corners pockets. Click here for an example. If you would like to have holes recognized from these surfaces, click Include partial feature.
Next determine if you would like to ignore blind holes that are on the opposite of the part. Click Ignore hidden holes options to turn on this option. Note: this option is only available if your part model is solid model.
Patterns and/or groups can also be created.
If holes with identical dimensions were recognized and you want to create patterns for these holes, click Merge features of identical parameters into a pattern. By creating a pattern, you will later be able to modify the entire pattern in a single dialog box.
If you would like to create a group of all of the holes click Add all new features into a group if there is more than one.
All of the recognized holes are highlighted in thick lines. You must select which of these holes you would like to keep.
If you want all of the recognized holes, click Select all and click Finish.
If you want only some of the recognized holes, select the holes in the graphics window and click Finish.