Grid length
The Grid length function is used to generate a grid-like arrangement of round holes, slotted holes, rectangles or special shapes. The specified size in conjunction with the spacing of the grid determines the number of holes in the X and Y direction.
Generate grid with dimension
- You have opened a CAD model or a sheet.
- Under CAD > Objects > Pattern, click the Grid length button.
- The Grid length dialogue box opens. See also Grid length dialogue box
- Select your desired geometry shape.
- Click on OK.
- A dialogue box opens according to the selected geometry shape:
Round hole parameters dialogue box
Slotted hole parameters dialogue box
Rectangle parameters dialogue box
Special tool parameters dialogue box
- Make the desired settings for the grid design.
- Click on OK.
- The Point selection submenu opens. See also Point selection (1) submenu.
- Choose a point selection function.
- Using your desired point selection function, select the location where you want to insert the grid.
- A grid-like arrangement is generated.
