DesignSeries00011.pngCustomizing Size Settings for Plug-in Objects

User-defined sizes can be created for eye bolts, J-bolts, swing bolts, swing eye bolts, T-bolts, U-bolts, and tapped holes. Use the following procedures to add or remove sizes for use with these plug-in objects. Sizes are then assigned through the Object Info dialog box for the applicable object.

To add or remove plug-in object sizes:

  1. Select Tools > Plug-ins > Plug-in Manager.

    2. The Plug-in Manager dialog box opens. Click the Built-in Plug-ins tab.

  2. Select the plug-in object to be edited, and then click Customize.

    3. The Customize Plug-in dialog box opens. Click the Parameters tab.

  3. Select the size parameter and click Edit.

    4. The Edit Parameter dialog box opens.

  4. Click Choices.

    5. The Edit Choices dialog box opens.

  5. To remove a size, highlight it and press the Backspace key. To add a new size, insert the cursor in the desired location in the list of sizes. Enter the new parameters. To edit a size, simply type over the existing parameters. Use the following guidelines to add or edit a size:

    6. Size
    Description

    Inch

    Enter the size as a fraction or decimal. Enter a dash as a separator (with optional spaces before and after). Enter the threads per inch. Example: 1/2 - 20

    Metric

    Enter either an upper or lowercase “m.” Enter the nominal size in millimeters. Enter either an upper or lowercase “x” as a separator (with optional spaces before and after). Enter the thread pitch. Example: M8 x 1.25

    Do not leave blank lines in the list of sizes. Also, if sizes are added to a 2D plug-in object that has a 3D counterpart, the same sizes must be added to the 3D plug-in object in order for the Create 3D Object from 2D command to work properly.

  6. Click OK to accept the changes, and then continue to click OK until you can close the Plug-In Manager dialog box.

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