Adding Holes

Some patterns have the Hole option which lets you add items, such as an access panel, for example. Each time the Hole option is selected, a new set of pattern options are added to the pattern to allow the hole configuration. Other patterns, such as structural items, have a rigid set of Hole options. All options are described in the following examples:

• Rectangular Holes
• Round Holes
• Oval Holes
• Holes and Structural Items

Adding Holes to Patterns

Some patterns also allow the option of adding dynamic branch holes. See Creating Dynamic Branch Holes for more information.

Rectangular Holes

1. Add a Square Bend to the drawing, using the following values:

   A	Top Width	500
   B	Depth	500
   C	Btm Width	Equal
   D	Angle	90
   E	Top Extension	100
   F	Bottom Extension	100

   

2. Click the Hole button.
3. Select Back wrapper from the Hole - Select Side drop-down menu.
4. Click OK.

   

5. An extended set of pattern dimensions is displayed. Enter the following values:
   Note: Each time the Hole option is selected, a new set of hole configuration options are added to the pattern.

   G	Hole Width #1	200
   H	Hole Depth #1	300
   I	Hole Radius #1	Rectangular
   J	Inset #1	400
   K	Offset #1	0
   L	Collar #1	25

6. Click OK.

   

Round Holes

To configure oval holes, set Dimension H - Hole Depth #1 - Round , Use Dimension G - Hole Width #1 - to set the Hole Diameter.

Oval Holes

To configure oval holes, set Dimension I - Hole Radius #1 - Oval.

Holes and Structural Items

Example - Universal Column

1. From the Service Selector drop-down menu, select Steelwork Structural from the Structural Group.

   

2. Click the Universal Column icon to display the Add Items dialog.

   

3. Select 203x203x60 from the Description drop-down list.
4. Click OK.
5. The command line displays the following prompt:

   

6. At the command line, type Y followed by Return to rotate the item before insertion.
7. Add the item to the drawing.
8. Click OK if prompted by the Fix Relative dialog.

   The Universal Column should insert as follows:

   

   

9. Double left click the item to display the Item Edit dialog.

   

10. Fields O - T sets the hole configuration. Enter the following values:

    O	Hole Inset	500
    P	Hole Offset	102.50
    Q	Hole width	100
    R	Hole Depth	200
    S	Hole Spacing	400
    T	Number of Holes	6

    

11. Adjust the Hole options as necessary.
    Note: Use the Isometric view and Redraw button to help visualize the changes made.