DesignSeries00008.pngCustomizing definitions for built-in plug-in objects

Command

Path

Shortcut

Plug-in Manager

Tools > Plug-ins

       Ctrl+Shift+Z (Windows)

       Cmd+Shift+Z (Mac)

Certain built-in plug-in objects, such as some bolts, washers, screws, tapped holes, and so on, allow you to customize parts of the object definition.

To customize built-in plug-in object definitions:

1.      Select the command.

The Plug-in Manager dialog box opens.

2.Click the Built-in Plug-ins tab.

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

The Customize Plug-in dialog box opens. On each tab, settings that are not grayed can be customized for the selected plug-in object.

4.Edit the customizable settings as described in Plug-in definition.

5.When editing pop-up choices:

       To remove a choice from the list, highlight it and press the Backspace key.

       To add a new choice to the list, insert the cursor at the desired location in the list, and enter the new parameters.

       To edit a choice, simply type over the existing parameters.

       Do not leave blank lines in the list of choices.

       If you add choices to a 2D plug-in object that has a 3D counterpart, the same choices must be added to the 3D plug-in object in order for the Create 3D Object from 2D command to work properly.

       Use the following guidelines to add or edit a size:

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

 

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