Difference between revisions of "Aligning cutouts on opposite faces"
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#In the '''Face Editor''' window, create a rectangle cutout approximately as shown below in the bottom left corner.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-front-rectangle.png|500px|thumb|center|Face Editor window—rectangle cutout on u-shape front face]]<br> | #In the '''Face Editor''' window, create a rectangle cutout approximately as shown below in the bottom left corner.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-front-rectangle.png|500px|thumb|center|Face Editor window—rectangle cutout on u-shape front face]]<br> | ||
| − | #On the '''Properties''' panel, set the Origin(X) to 3 and Origin(Y) to 2. The rectangle | + | #On the '''Properties''' panel, set the '''Origin(X)''' to "3" and '''Origin(Y)''' to "2". |
| − | #Set the Width to 4 and Height to 2. | + | #:The rectangle is positioned with respect to the origin in the bottom left corner. |
| + | #Set the '''Width''' to "4" and '''Height''' to "2. | ||
#On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] | #On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] | ||
#In the '''3D View''' window, rotate the model to show the rear face. | #In the '''3D View''' window, rotate the model to show the rear face. | ||
| − | #On the ''' | + | #On the '''3D View''' toolbar, click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]], then click the rear face. The '''Face Editor''' window opens. |
#In the '''Face Editor''' window, create a rectangle cutout approximately as shown below in the bottom right corner.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-rear-rectangle.png|500px|thumb|center|Face Editor window—rectangle cutout on u-shape rear face]]<br> | #In the '''Face Editor''' window, create a rectangle cutout approximately as shown below in the bottom right corner.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-rear-rectangle.png|500px|thumb|center|Face Editor window—rectangle cutout on u-shape rear face]]<br> | ||
| − | #On the '''Properties''' panel, set the Origin(X) to 3 and Origin(Y) to 2 (same as for the front face). The rectangle | + | #On the '''Properties''' panel, set the '''Origin(X)''' to "3" and '''Origin(Y)''' to "2" (same as for the front face). |
| − | #Set the Width to 4 and Height to 2 (same as for the front face). | + | #:The rectangle is positioned with respect to the origin in the bottom right corner. |
| + | #Set the '''Width '''to "4" and '''Height''' to "2" (same as for the front face). | ||
#On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] | #On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] | ||
#Rotate the model to view both rectangle cutouts. Notice how they are aligned with each other.<br><br>[[File:window-main-ushape-alignedrectangles.png|500px|thumb|center|Main window—rectangle cutouts aligned on front and rear faces]]<br> | #Rotate the model to view both rectangle cutouts. Notice how they are aligned with each other.<br><br>[[File:window-main-ushape-alignedrectangles.png|500px|thumb|center|Main window—rectangle cutouts aligned on front and rear faces]]<br> | ||
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| − | + | You can apply this technique to align cutouts on any two faces of your enclosure. | |
Revision as of 17:53, 4 October 2013
This tutorial will show you how to create 4 in x 2 in rectangular cutouts on the front and rear faces so that they are aligned with each other. Refer to Coordinate System for an explanation of the coordinate system used in Protocase Designer. Template:Procedure You can apply this technique to align cutouts on any two faces of your enclosure.
