Difference between revisions of "Aligning cutouts on opposite faces"
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| − | 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. | + | 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. Note that this procedure uses the absolute origin as the reference point. Please see [[Face_Editor#Coordinate_System|About the Coordinate System]] for an explanation of the coordinate system used in Protocase Designer. |
{{Procedure| | {{Procedure| | ||
| − | #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| | + | #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|Rectangle cutout on u-shape front face]]<br> |
#On the '''Properties''' panel, set the '''Origin(X)''' to "3" and '''Origin(Y)''' to "2". | #On the '''Properties''' panel, set the '''Origin(X)''' to "3" and '''Origin(Y)''' to "2". | ||
#:The rectangle is positioned with respect to the origin in the bottom left corner. | #:The rectangle is positioned with respect to the origin in the bottom left corner. | ||
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#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. | ||
#Click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]], then click the rear face. The '''Face Editor''' window opens. | #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| | + | #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|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). | #On the '''Properties''' panel, set the '''Origin(X)''' to "3" and '''Origin(Y)''' to "2" (same as for the front face). | ||
#:The rectangle is positioned with respect to the origin in the bottom right corner. | #: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). | #Set the '''Width '''to "4" and '''Height''' to "2" (same as for the front face). | ||
#Click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]] | #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| | + | #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|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. | You can apply this technique to align cutouts on any two faces of your enclosure. | ||
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| + | '''See Also:''' | ||
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| + | For related instructions on measuring, see: | ||
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| + | *[[Measuring]] (Note: When using the Measure tool, you can use any reference point you wish as the origin. ) | ||
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| + | *[[Face Editor#Measure distances|Measuring distances]] | ||
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| + | *[[Dimensions:_Displaying_measurements|Displaying measurements for review]] | ||
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| + | *[[Determining distance between objects]] | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 30 January 2014
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. Note that this procedure uses the absolute origin as the reference point. Please see About the 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.
See Also:
For related instructions on measuring, see:
- Measuring (Note: When using the Measure tool, you can use any reference point you wish as the origin. )
