Creating gates manually using a modeling plane

Before you can create a gate, you must have created at least one injection location on the model.

  1. Click Gate (Geometry tab > Feed System panel > Gate). The Create gate dialog appears.
  2. Select an injection location from the Select drop-down list.
    Tip: You can also click the relevant injection cone.
  3. If necessary, select the Display Grid and/or Snap to grid checkbox.
    Tip: Use the Defaults... button to change the grid properties.
  4. Select Define by coordinate.
  5. If necessary, select an alternative modeling plane from the Location drop-down list.
    Tip: Click Edit to create an alternative modeling plane.
  6. Use the ViewCube to orient the model(s) correctly.
  7. Click on the model pane to define the gate/runner intersection point.
    Tip: You may need to deselect the Snap to grid option to click in a more precise location.
  8. Click Apply to view the gate.
  9. Make changes to the gate or add new gates, as appropriate.
  10. Click OK to save gate(s) and close the dialog.