# Slot


Quickly create slots by selecting different parameters.

# Drawing Steps

  1. Click Slotto open the slot command.

  1. Slot type:Centerpoint Arc Slot, 3 Point Arc Slot, Straight Slot, Centerpoint Straight Slot.

  2. Parameters:slot width, length, etc., updated according to the slot type.

  3. Detailed parameters:starting point coordinates, etc., updated according to the slot type.

# Centerpoint Arc Slot

Creates an arc slot from the center and start point of the arc.

  • Select the centerpoint arc slot .

  • Graphics area, click First to determine the center point of the arc.

  • Move the mouse to determine the radius of the arc, and then click the second point.

  • Move the mouse to determine the length of the notch and click the third point in the viewport.

  • Move the mouse to determine the slot width, click OK.

  • Enter the slot width, length, radius, etc. in the parameters to update the shape of the slot.

  • The starting point coordinates can be changed in the detailed parameters.

  • End the command by the ESC key, or by right-clicking [Exit Centerpoint Arc Slot] in the menu, or "Close" in the command bar.

# 3 Point Arc Slot

Creates an arc slot from the center and start point of the arc.

  • Select 3 point arc slot.

  • In the graphics area, click the first point to determine the starting point of the arc.

  • Move the mouse and click the second point to determine the length of the notch.

  • Move the mouse and click the third point to determine the radius of the arc.

  • Move the mouse and click the fourth point to determine the slot width.

  • Enter the slot width, length, radius, etc. in the parameters to update the shape of the slot.

  • The starting point coordinates can be changed in the detailed parameters.

  • End the command by the ESC key, or right-click the [Exit 3 Point Arc Slot] in the menu, or "Close" in the command bar.

# Straight Slot

Create a straight slot by drawing two endpoints.

  • Select straight slot.

  • Graphics area, click the first point to determine the start of the slot.

  • Move the mouse and click the second point to determine the length of the slot.

  • Move the mouse and click the third point to determine the width of the slot

  • Enter the slot width and length in the parameters, and update the shape of the slot.

  • The starting point coordinates can be changed in the detailed parameters.

  • End the command by the ESC key, or by right-clicking [Exit Straight Slot] in the menu, or by "Close" in the command bar.

# Centerpoint Straight Slot

Create a straight slot from the center point.

  • Select centerpoint straight slot.

  • In the graphics area, click the first point to determine the center point of the slot.

  • Move the mouse and click the second point to determine the length of the slot.

  • Move the mouse and click the third point to determine the width of the slot.

  • Enter the slot width and length in the parameters, and update the shape of the slot.

  • The starting point coordinates can be changed in the detailed parameters.

  • End the command by the ESC key, or right-click the [Exit centerpoint straight slot] in the menu, or "Close" in the command bar.

# Attribute Box

Left-click a line in a slot in the viewport to display its properties, which are identical to a polyline or arc.