M. To create a polygonal opening in a mesh model
- In the Parametric Models dialog Mesh Models list, select the leaf called Openings under the mesh model to which you wish to add an opening.
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Click Add.
The Select Opening Type dialog opens.
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Select the Polygonal Opening option and then click OK.
The drawing will change to display just the mesh region. The right hand side of the screen will display a grid with the grid line settings and spacing.
- (Optional) Edit the grid positions using the Snap Node/Panel
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Click the points inside the panel to define the corners of the polygonal hole.
Note: The cursor displays a blinking cross (+) at grid intersections. This blinking cross marks the point on the grid at which nodes of the hole boundary may be set. Click points around the mesh boundary in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise order, clicking on the first point a second time to close the loop.The mesh is regenerated taking into consideration the hole.