Option

Description

Pin list

Select the active pin definition (the one you want drawn) from this list.

Pin type

Select the type of pin to be drawn.

Add

Click to add a new pin definition.

Remove

Click to delete the active pin definition. Be aware that there is no undo if you delete a pin definition by accident.

Draw

Side view

Select this checkbox to draw a side view (elevation) of the pin.

Top view

Select this checkbox to draw a top view (plan) of the pin.

Line Types

Draw head as: Solid line/Hidden line

Select the style in which to draw the head of the pin. Refer to the Mechanical Setup for details on styles.

Draw shaft as: Solid line/Hidden line

Select the style in which to draw the shaft of the pin. Refer to the Mechanical Setup for details on styles.

Repeat

Linear

Select this option to linearly repeat the active pin definition after the initial pin has been drawn.

Polar

Select this option to radially repeat (drawn in a circular arrangement) the active pin definition after the initial pin has been drawn. Only works for the Top View option.

Number

Specify how many times the pin must be repeated.

Distance

Specify the distance in drawing units between repeated pins. If Polar repeat has been selected, you can specify distance as spacing (the distance between pin centre points) or as PCD (the pin is repeated along a circle with the specified diameter).

Dimensions

Enter the relevant dimensions (in drawing units) to be used when drawing the pin.

Automatically align the side view

Select this checkbox to have the Side View, if generated, aligned with the Top View automatically.