Difference between revisions of "Creating a custom cutout for a connector"
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| + | There are two methods to create a custom cutout in the Cutout Library. | ||
| + | *Method 1—Grouping objects and adding to library | ||
| + | *Method 2—Creating objects directly in Cutout Library | ||
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| + | ====Method 1: Grouping objects and adding to library==== | ||
| + | {{Procedure| | ||
#On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]], then click a face to edit. The '''Face Editor''' window opens. | #On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]], then click a face to edit. The '''Face Editor''' window opens. | ||
#In the '''Face Editor''' window, create the cutouts required to mount the connector (such as port and mounting screw cutouts). Use the '''Grid''' or '''Measure''' tool to accurately place each cutout.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-customcutout.png|500px|thumb|center|Several cutouts created to mount a connector]]<br> | #In the '''Face Editor''' window, create the cutouts required to mount the connector (such as port and mounting screw cutouts). Use the '''Grid''' or '''Measure''' tool to accurately place each cutout.<br><br>[[File:window-faceeditor-ushape-customcutout.png|500px|thumb|center|Several cutouts created to mount a connector]]<br> | ||
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#(Optional) Enter the Manufacturer, Part Number and/or Description. | #(Optional) Enter the Manufacturer, Part Number and/or Description. | ||
#Click '''OK'''. Your custom cutout will now appear in the Cutout Library and '''Cutout Library and Fasteners''' menu. | #Click '''OK'''. Your custom cutout will now appear in the Cutout Library and '''Cutout Library and Fasteners''' menu. | ||
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| + | ====Method 2: Creating objects in Cutout Editor==== | ||
| + | {{Procedure| | ||
| + | #On the '''Standard''' toolbar, click '''Edit Face''' [[File:button-editface.png|40px|bottom]], then click a face to edit. The '''Face Editor''' window opens. | ||
| + | #On the '''Cutout Library and Fasteners''' menu, click '''Cutout Library'''. The '''Cutout Library''' window opens. | ||
| + | #Click '''New Item'''. A dialog box opens.<br><br>[[File:dialogbox-cutoutlibrary-newitem.png|400px|thumb|center|New Item dialog box]]<br> | ||
| + | #Enter a name for the cutout. | ||
| + | #Enter the x and y offset values to position the bottom left corner of the bounding box relative to the origin. Entering an x value half of the width and a y value half of the height will place the origin in the centre of the bounding box. | ||
| + | #Enter the Width and Height of the bounding box for your cutout. All your cutouts should fit within this bounding box area. | ||
| + | #(Optional) Enter the Manufacturer, Part Number and/or Description. | ||
| + | #Create your cutouts using the Drawing tools. You can also include silkscreen text and images.<br><br>[[File:window-cutouteditor-connector.png|500px|thumb|center|Creating a custom cutout in the Cutout Editor]]<br> | ||
| + | #On the '''Drawing''' toolbar, click '''Accept & Close'''. [[File:button-acceptclose.png|40px|bottom]]<br>Your custom cutout will now appear at the bottom of the Cutout Library item list. | ||
| + | }} | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 19 September 2012
Drawing Cutouts
There are two methods to create a custom cutout in the Cutout Library.
- Method 1—Grouping objects and adding to library
- Method 2—Creating objects directly in Cutout Library
