Creating a linear slot using From-to mode

The Linear Slot command creates a linear slot in an existing solid by sweeping a profile or chain of curves from a specified face to a specified face.

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 From-to option.
   
   
3. Click to select the face from which you want to start the slot. To reselect the starting face, click on Start Face in the selection list and then select the face again.
   
   
4. Click to select the face to which you want to the slot to extend. To reselect the ending face, click on End Face in the selection list and then select the face again.
   
   
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6. 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