Set Filters for Feature Detection

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Set Filters for Feature Detection

Set Filters for Feature DectionThis dialog box allows you to set Detection Filters for use when creating new Feature Machining Operations.  You can detect a variety of machining features including Faces, Bosses, Slots, Pockets and Holes.  You can also detect Partial Holes and set Diameter Range and Depth Range filters for Hole detection.  Refer to each parameter definition below.

 

tog_minusDialog Box: Features Filters, Global Filters tab

Use this tab of the dialog to select what feature types to detect.  By default, all of the feature types are selected.

Dialog Box: Features Filters, Global Filters tab

Dialog Box: Features Filters, Global Filters tab
tog_minusDialog Box: Features Filters, Hole Feature Detection Filters tab
Dialog Box: Features Filters, Hole Feature Detection Filters tab

Dialog Box: Features Filters, Hole Feature Detection Filters tab

Use Diameter Filter  

Check this box to enable diameter filters when creating new hole features.

Minimum Diameter / Maximum Diameter  

Use these fields to set the Minimum and Maximum Diameter values to filter.  Only holes within these values will be recognized when creating new hole features.
 
Pick DiameterYou can use the Pick button to select hole geometry.  The diameter value of the selected hole will added to the dialog.

Use Depth Filter  

Check this box to enable depth filters when creating new hole features.

Minimum Depth / Maximum Depth  

Use these fields to set the Minimum and Maximum Depth values to filter.  Only holes within these values will be recognized when creating new hole features.
 
Pick DepthYou can use the Pick button to select hole geometry.  The Z level depth value of the selected hole will added to the dialog.

Check this box to include partial holes within the range filters below.

Partial Hole Feature Example

Partial Hole Feature Example