Cut Vent

This command allows for the quick generation of Cut Vents on the model.

Usage:

1. Click the "Cut Vent" command to open the dialog box.

2. Select the boundary sketch to specify the external boundary of the vent.

3. Select the face where the vent will be created.

4. Select "Rib, Spars, or Fill Boundary" as needed.

5. Set parameters such as fillet radius.

6. This function involves many parameters. After configuration, click "Add or Update Favorite" to save the settings. Subsequently, parameters can be reused directly by selecting the favorite.

7. Click OK to complete creation.

Dialog Box Control Descriptions:

• Boundary:

  • Select Sketch Segments: Select sketch lines representing the vent boundary, supporting multiple lines combined into a closed profile.

• Geometry Properties:

  • Select a Face: Select the face to place the vent.

  • Draft: Check to enable draft settings.

  • Fillet Radius: Sets the fillet radius at the intersections between the vent Boundary, Rib, Spars, and Fill Boundary. Set to 0 to add no fillet.

  • Flow Area: Automatically calculates the flow area of this vent based on the preview.

• Rib:

  • Select Sketch Segments: Select sketch lines representing the Rib.

  • Depth: Sets the Rib depth. On sheet metal bodies, Rib depth is fixed equal to sheet metal thickness.

  • Width: Sets the Rib width.

  • Distance from Specified Face: Sets the offset distance from the Rib's starting position to the face.

• Spars, Fill Boundary: Similar to Rib, the related parameters control "Spars" and "Fill Boundary" respectively.

• Favorites:

  • Dropdown: Used to select saved parameters.

  • Add or Update Favorite: Used to create a new favorite with current parameters or update an existing favorite.

  • Delete Favorite: Used to delete an existing favorite.