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Here is an efficient
way to create guide slots, using the Offset Entities Sketch
tool.
First, open a sketch, on the face of a part, insert sketch
entities, like a construction line, line, arc or a spline,
position it and add the appropriate relations and dimensions.
Next, Select all the entities and then select the “Offset
Entities” tool.
In the distance box, put the dimension of space that you want
the slot placed away from the entity in both directions.
Next, check; “Select chain”, “Bi-directional”,
“Make base construction” (If you are not using
a construction line) and “Cap ends” (Select arcs
or lines).
You may also check “Add dimensions” if you would
like the tool to dimension from either side of the line to
the edge of the offset.
Select
the green check to complete the sketch tool.
See the slot sketch completed in the image below, notice how
the sketch entities were set for construction and the dimensions
were added automatically.
Finally,
select Features “Extruded Cut” and cut the slots
into your part.
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