Hole: Options and Results - By Dimension

Set the parameters as required:

Simple Hole

Define the shape of the head of hole. For each type of hole selected, set the appropriate parameters.

The dropdown options are: Simple Hole (for holes without heads), Counterdrill, Counterbore, and Countersunk holes:
Example:Example:

Simple Hole:	Counterdrilled:



Counterbored:	Countersunk:

Diameter

Set the diameter of the hole.

Taper

Visible when:

Simple Hole is selected

The Simple hole option can be used to create a tapered hole. The taper angle can be any value between -45 and +45 degrees (positive values will reduce the hole or shaft diameter along its length, negative values increase the diameter).

Head Diameter

Visible when:

Counterdrill, Counterbore, or Countersunk is selected

Define the head diameter of Counterdrill, Counterbore, and Countersunk holes.

Delta

Select an option for setting the hole depth from the dropdown list:

Delta	Enter the depth value and the hole diameter. Example:Example: The parameters explained here are for the Delta option, as these parameters cover the other options as well.
To Reference	Choose the plane or face at which the holes will end (selected plane highlighted in red). Example:Example:
To Closest	The holes will stop at the closest face. Example:Example:
Through	The holes will proceed through the entire solid object. Example:Example:

Head Depth

Visible when:

Counterbore or Counterdrill is selected

The depth at which the head of counterbored and counterdrilled holes is recessed below the surface can be adjusted by a specified amount. Optionally enter a depth.

Head Angle

Visible when:

Countersink is selected

The angle of the countersink is dependent upon the hardware being used. Ideally, the hardware has at least 50% contact with the countersunk hole, but it doesn't have to match exactly.

The standard countersink angle for metric hardware is 90°, and the standard countersink angle for imperial hardware is 82°.

Distance

Visible when:

Delta is selected

Select a setting for the hole depth from the dropdown list:

Drilled Bottom

Visible when:

Delta is selected

Select an option to define the shape of the bottom of the hole:

Drilled Bottom

Define a drilled bottom for the hole bottom.
Example:Example:

For Drilled Bottom you must specify the Bottom Angle.

Also, an additional parameter is displayed: To Full Diameter / To Drill Tip.

Flat Bottom

Define a flat bottom for the hole bottom.
Example:Example:

Ball Bottom

Define a ball bottom for the hole bottom.
Example:Example:

When the Ball Bottom toggle option is selected, an additional parameter is displayed: To Full Diameter / To Drill Tip.

To Full Diameter

Visible when:

Delta is selected and Drilled Bottom or Ball Bottom is selected

Select an the point to which the hole delta is measured.

a) To Full Diameter

b) To Drill Tip

Bottom Angle

Visible when:

Delta is selected
Diameter Factor and Drilled Bottom is selected

Invert Active Object

Use the Invert Active Object option as required. This parameter is available only for open objects and deals with issues of object direction.

Optional Step 1

Change the active object. This option is only available in the following cases:

when creating a feature. The option is not available when editing a created feature.
if there is more than 1 object in the active part.

A toggle parameter is displayed; Keep Original Active Object / Activate Selected Object.

Keep Original Active Object	Keep the active object originally used in the function. This is the default option.
Activate Selected Object	Change the active object to the selected object. Pick an object as required.

When you have set the diameter, depth, and head parameters (Counterdrilled, Counterbored, and Countersunk holes), click OK or Apply in the Feature Guide to complete the function.

When completed, the Hole feature will appear in the Feature Tree as follows:

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.