Slider Reference

Provides the tools to create a slider assembly.

Access:
	On the Mold Assembly tab, click Slider.

Place slider dialog box

Type	Type Specifies the type of slider assembly in a drop-down list. Customize Enables customization of the slider assembly.
Placement	Plastic Part Specifies a plastic part in the graphics window. Pull Direction Sets the pull direction of the slider. In the graphics window, select a straight edge, face, or planar surface as a reference. Flip Direction Reverses the pull direction. Defines the offset value from the selected Pull Direction element. Base Plane Specifies the base plane of the slider. In the graphics window, select a face or planar surface as a reference. Flip Side Places the slider above or below the selected base plane. Defines the offset value from the selected Base Plane element. Base Point Specifies the base point of the slider. In the graphics window, select a solid point or a work point as a reference. Defines the offset value from the selected Base Point element. Pin Plane Specifies the pin plane of the slider. In the graphics window, select a planar surface or plane as a reference. Defines the offset value from the selected Pin Plane element.
Preview	Displays an image of the selected slider assembly.
Drawing Distance	Travel Specifies a side core and preview the travel. Angle Pin Min. Length Defines the travel value of the selected side core. Automatically calculates the length of the angle pin as a reference value.
Components	Specifies a component of the slider assembly to customize. Note: To modify the components, select the Customize check box.
	Import Size Imports a selected slider assembly into the mold design. Save Size Saves the slider assembly as a template.
	Preview update Updates the preview of the slider assembly in the graphics window.

Slider component

Preview	Displays an image of the slider component.
Size	Specifies the size of the part in the drop-down list.
Dimensions	Reviews or changes the parameter values of the part. To change the parameter values, select Dimension in the drop-down list, or enter values in the text box.

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