Creating a block example

This example shows one way to create and edit a rectangular block. It assumes you have a billet of 50(x) by 80(y) by 20(z).

1. Click Home tab > Setup panel > Block > Block, to open the Block dialog.
2. In the Limits frame enter:
   • X Length — 50
   • Y Length — 80
   • Z Length — 20

   The Min and Max boxes are updated and the block is centred on the origin.

3. Lock the Length boxes. The Length boxes are unavailable.
4. In the Limits frame, enter:
   • X Min — 10
   • Y Min — 10
   • Z Min — 10

   The Max boxes are updated and the block is translated by X 35, Y 50, Z 20.

5. Click Accept.