Difference between revisions of "Creating a custom cutout for a connector"

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==Draw Cutouts==
 
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There are two methods to create a custom cutout in the Cutout Library.
 
There are two methods to create a custom cutout in the Cutout Library.
*Method 1—Grouping objects and adding to library
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*Method 1—Grouping objects and adding to the Cutout Library
 
*Method 2—Creating objects directly in the Cutout Editor
 
*Method 2—Creating objects directly in the Cutout Editor
  
====Method 1: Grouping objects and adding to library====
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====Method 1: Grouping objects and adding to the Cutout Library====
 
{{Procedure|
 
{{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.

Revision as of 15:10, 19 September 2012

Determine mounting specifications

  1. Determine the mounting specifications (mounting hole and cutout dimensions) for the connector.

    Custom connector mounting specifications

Draw Cutouts

There are two methods to create a custom cutout in the Cutout Library.

  • Method 1—Grouping objects and adding to the Cutout Library
  • Method 2—Creating objects directly in the Cutout Editor

Method 1: Grouping objects and adding to the Cutout Library

Template:Procedure

Method 2: Creating objects in the Cutout Editor

Template:Procedure