An example of feature recognition — Holes

Use the Edit mode button on the Hole dialog to identify hole-like geometry in a solid.

1. Select a solid, for example:

   

2. Click Solid tab > Feature panel > Hole to display the Hole dialog.
3. Click the Edit mode button on the Hole dialog.
4. Move the cursor over the solid. Hole-like geometry is highlighted:

   

5. Click to select the hole.

   

6. Use the Hole dialog to edit the hole as required.
7. Click Apply to make the changes and create a hole feature.

   

   Edit mode remains active.

8. Identify more holes, or edit existing hole features as required.

   For example, create hole features from the other holes on the plate:

   

Tip: If you want to identify multiple holes or make changes to existing holes without updating the geometry immediately, click to turn on Defer update. The button changes to to indicate Defer is selected. Using Defer on multiple features is quicker because the tree is only updated when you click OK.
9. Click OK to close the dialog.

   The new hole features are added to the solid tree.

Tip: Recognized holes can be exported to PowerMill for drilling.