Option

Description

Holes list

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

Add

Click to add a new hole definition.

Remove

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

Side View

Draw Side View

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

Solid line/Hidden line

Select the style in which to draw the side view. Refer to the Mechanical Setup for details on styles.

Automatically align the side view

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

Top View

Draw Top View

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

Solid line/Hidden line

Select the style in which to draw the top view. Refer to the Mechanical Setup for details on styles.

Repeat

Linear

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

Polar

Select this option to radially repeat (drawn in a circular arrangement) the active hole definition after the initial hole has been drawn.

Number

Specify how many times the hole must be repeated.

Distance

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

Dimensions

Hole diameter

Specify the nominal diameter of the hole in drawing units.

Hole length

Specify the length of the hole in drawing units.

Thread diameter

Specify the thread inner diameter of the hole in drawing units.

Thread length

Specify the length of the threaded part of the hole in drawing units.

Countersink depth

Specify the depth of the countersink in drawing units (0 for no countersink).

Counterbore dia

Specify the counterbore diameter in drawing units.

Style

Hole type

Select the type of hole to be drawn.

Hole range

Select the depth of hole to be drawn.