SolidWork 2013 - Drawing Slots And Placing Point

DRAWING SLOTS

In SolidWorks, the tools used to draw slot profile are grouped together in the Slot flyout.

To draw a slot profile, invoke the Slot PropertyManager by choosing the Slot button from the Slot flyout and select an appropriate method to draw a slot profile from the Slot Type rollout.

Creating a Straight Slot

CommandManager: Sketch > Slot flyout > Straight Slot

SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Entities > Straight Slot

Toolbar: Sketch > Slot flyout > Straight Slot

To create a straight slot, choose the Straight Slot button from the Sketch CommandManager; the Slot PropertyManager will be displayed. Next, move the cursor where you want to specify the first endpoint of the straight slot. Press the left mouse button once at the first endpoint, and then move the cursor and specify the second endpoint of the straight slot; a preview of the slot will be attached to the cursor. The options in the Slot PropertyManager will not be enabled at this stage. Move the cursor and specify the width of the straight slot. The options in the Slot PropertyManager will be enabled once you draw the straight slot. You can modify the properties of the straight slot using the options available in the Slot PropertyManager.

Creating a Centerpoint Straight Slot

CommandManager: Sketch > Slot flyout > Centerpoint Straight Slot

SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Entities > Centerpoint Straight Slo t

Toolbar: Sketch > Slot flyout > Centerpoint Straight Slot

 

To draw a centerpoint straight slot, choose the Centerpoint Straight Slot button from the Slot flyout; the Slot PropertyManager will be displayed. Specify the center point of the slot by using the left mouse button. Next, move the cursor and specify the  endpoint of the slot; a preview of the slot will be attached to the cursor. The options in the Slot PropertyManager will not be enabled at this stage. Move the cursor and specify the width of the centerpoint straight slot. The options in the Slot PropertyManager will be enabled once you draw the centerpoint straight slot. You can modify the properties of the centerpoint straight slot using the options in the Slot PropertyManager.

Creating a 3 Point Arc Slot

CommandManager: Sketch > Slot flyout > 3 Point Arc Slot

SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Entities > 3 Point Arc Slot

Toolbar: Sketch > Slot flyout > 3 Point Arc Slot

To create a 3 point arc slot, choose the 3 Point Arc Slot button from the Slot flyout; the Slot PropertyManager will be displayed. You need to specify three points in the drawing area to create a 3 point arc slot. Move the cursor to the point where you want to specify the start point of the slot and then specify the start point of the slot by using the left mouse button. Note that as soon as you specify the start point, a reference arc will be attached to the cursor. Move the cursor to the location where you want to specify the second point of the slot and then click to specify the second point of the slot. Next, specify the third point of the slot; a preview of the 3 point arc slot will be attached to the cursor. The options in the Slot PropertyManager will not be enabled at this stage. Move the cursor and specify

the width of the 3 point arc slot. The options in the Slot PropertyManager will be enabled once you draw the 3 point arc slot. You can modify the properties of the 3 point arc slot using the options available in the Slot PropertyManager.

Creating a Centerpoint Arc Slot

CommandManager: Sketch > Slot flyout > Centerpoint Arc Slot

SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Entities > Centerpoint Arc Slot

Toolbar: Sketch > Slot flyout > Centerpoint Arc Slot

To create a centerpoint arc slot, choose the Centerpoint Arc Slot button from the Slot flyout; the Slot PropertyManager will be displayed. Specify the center point of the slot; a reference circle will be attached to the cursor. Move the cursor and specify the start point of the slot. Next, specify the endpoint of the slot by using the left mouse button; the preview of the centerpoint arc slot will be attached to the cursor. Next, move the cursor and specify the point to create the centerpoint arc slot.

PLACING SKETCHED POINTS

CommandManager: Sketch > Point

SolidWorks menus: Tools > Sketch Entities > Point

Toolbar: Sketch > Point

To place a sketched point, choose the Point button from the Sketch CommandManager and then specify the point on the screen where you want to place it; the Point PropertyManager will be displayed with the X and Y coordinates of the current point. You can change/shift the location of the point by modifying its X and Y coordinates in the Point PropertyManager.