To Insert a Groove on a Shaft (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

Use the Groove option for editing shaft segments. To use this you must have inserted a segment.

1. In the Shaft Generator dialog box, select the Groove option.
2. Specify the position where the groove is to be inserted in an existing shaft section.
3. Specify the length of the groove (use a negative value if the groove is to be placed to the left side of the starting point). Or click a second point from the starting point in the corresponding direction.
4. Specify the diameter of the groove, or click a third point to determine the diameter, by entering the distance to the centerline by the cursor.

Note:

• A groove is deleted, when its shaft segment is deleted.
• A groove that is longer than the section, is drawn to the end of this section.