Creating Slots

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To create a slot

  1. Select the Slot (Geometry menu) command. The Slot parameters are displayed.

  2. Complete the parameters, updating default values as required:

 Diagram illustrating slot parameters

 Length – Enter a value for the length of the slot or select <Digitise>.

 Width – Enter a value for the width of the slot.

 Depth – Enter a value in this field to project the slot in the {Z} of the current CPL.

 Angle – Enter a value for the angle of the slot or select <Digitise>.

  1. Digitise the start point of the slot.

  2. Digitise the end point of the slot (if necessary).

If you entered a value in the Angle parameter, the direction of the slot will be constrained.

If you entered a value for the Length parameter, the length of the slot will be constrained.