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Creation of a personal slot template
The slots template are 3D TopSolid file that contains the slot shape definition.
So, to create a new slot template, you have to create a new file in which you define the slot geometry.
The slot can only by
symmetric. Actually, the curve that define it, represents only
the half of its geometry.
As example, we will create a "T" shaped slot:
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Template creation:
Creation of the slot positioning coordinate system:
The absolute coordinate system represents the selected reference face when using the slot function. The curve that define the slot geometry must be normal to this coordinate system.
Create the XZ coordinate system according to the absolute one and name fr1 this new coordinate system (by using the function "Edit|Name")
Creation of the slot geometry definition curve:
As specified in the introduction, you only have to draw half of the slot.
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Set the "fr1" coordinate system as current and draw the half of the slot in the quadrant X+,Y-.
Name this curve "curve" using the function "Edit|Name" |
Curve parameterization:
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Parameterize the curve according to the dimensions you wish to control when using this slot template.
Set each of these parameters as drivers using the function |
Template saving:
The slot template have to be saved as standard component in a personal library.
To do this, use the function "Assembly | Define component | Edit/Save model".
To get more information on how to create a new standard family, clic here: Standard components
NB: If you want to have a bitmap associated with your template curve, you just have to replace the bitmap file (that has the same nafe as the template TopSolid file) by your own illustration bitmap.
Use your template:
Once the template has been saved, use the function "Shape | Other shape | Slot" and select the standard family in which you saved your template.
