Point, Center Point Utilize Sketch Points To Expedite Hole Placements 112408 Placement
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Topic:
Point/Center Point – Utilize the Center Point style to expedite Hole placement.
Written by:
Nate Antalis, Technical Engineer Manufacturing Solutions Division
Date:
November 24, 2008
What is the difference between a point and a center point in the sketch environment?
Points are construction tools that help position sketched geometry. They are automatically placed at the
endpoints of lines, splines and arcs and the centers of arcs and circles. When placed, points are displayed as
small dots in the graphics window.
Center-points are used specifically to position Hole features that will be placed by a sketch when using the
Hole Tool. The center-points are recognized automatically by the Hole Tool where as the standard points must be
selected by the user. Center-points are displayed with small cross-hairs in the graphics window.
Points placed with the “Point, Center Point” tool on the standard 2D sketch panel bar are set to the center-
point style by default. Point style can be changed using the “Center Point” toggle button on the Standard tool bar.
See Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 – Tool access in the 2D Sketch Environment
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To quickly place multiple Hole Features
Begin by placing a sketch on the desired starting plane. See Figure 2 below.
Figure 2 – Sketch on the desired sketch plane
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Next, convert the existing endpoints to center points by multi-selecting the desired endpoints and left-clicking the
Center Point button on the standard tool bar. See Figure 3.
Figure 3 – Convert Endpoints to Center Points
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Then, place additional Center Points using the “Point, Center Point” tool on the panel bar and constraining to
existing geometry. See Figure 4.
Figure 4 – Place additional Center Points.
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Exit the sketch and select the Hole Tool. Notice that the Hole tool recognizes that there is an unconsumed sketch
and automatically selects the center-points to place the holes. See Figure 5.
Figure 5 – Select the Hole placement tool.
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Select the appropriate Hole style, then click OK. See Figure 6.
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