Customizing definitions for built-in plug-in objects
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Command |
Path |
Shortcut |
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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:
Select the command.
The Plug-in Manager dialog box opens.
Click the Built-in Plug-ins tab.
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.
Edit the customizable settings as described in Plug-in definition.
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:
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Size |
Description |
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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 |
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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 |