The Hole Tool is used to create all hole types. The type of geometry selected determines which type of hole will be created. In this case, a datum plane is selected as the Primary Reference. There are two Secondary References, used to specify the linear dimension references.
Task 2-22. Create a linear hole to allow for assembly of the PISTON_PIN.
Select on the background, and then press CTRL + D to orient to the standard orientation.
Click Datum Planes from the main toolbar to enable their display.
Start the Hole Tool from the feature toolbar, and select datum plane FRONT. Right-click and select Secondary References. Press CTRL and select datum planes TOP and RIGHT from the model.
Continue the hole as shown in the following figure:
Click Saved View List from the main toolbar and select FRONT.
Drag the location handle to position the hole approximately as shown on the left.
Select the Placement tab in the dashboard, and modify the offset value from datum plane TOP to 8.
Change the dimension type for datum plane RIGHT from Offset to Align.
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from the main toolbar to enable their display.
from the feature toolbar, and select datum plane FRONT. Right-click and select Secondary References. Press CTRL and select datum planes TOP and RIGHT from the model.
from the main toolbar and select FRONT.
