Creating a linear blind slot by specifying its depth

The Linear Slot command creates a linear slot in an existing solid by sweeping a profile or chain of curves along a linear path to a specific depth.

1. On starting the command, you are prompted to select a profile. Select the profile or the chain of curves you want to sweep. To reselect the profile, click on Profile in the selection list and select the profile again.
   
   
2. In the Extension drop-down list, select the Blind single depth option.
   
   
3. The direction in which the profile is swept is selected automatically. You can also change the direction by clicking on Face in the selection list, and then selecting a different face.
   
   
4. In the Depth mini-dialog, specify the depth of the slot or click and drag the handle to interactively set the required depth.
   
   



• To specify a draft angle, select the Angle check box and enter the angle value or drag the handle to the position corresponding to the required angle.
  
  
6. If the slot intersects components, you can extend the slot through those components by selecting the X-Components check box and then selecting the components through which you want to create the slot.
   
   
7. Click or to confirm your selections and create the slot. Click to discard your changes.
   
   

Tips and Tricks

• Adding fillets or chamfers to a slot
• Symmetry and Invert Direction handles