Rectangular cut-out

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Insert > Rectangular cut-out

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You can use this function to configure trapezoids (parallelograms, rhombuses) and triangles as well as slotted holes in addition to rectangles.

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Function properties

Parameters

Description

Width

Width of the rectangular cut-out

Height

Height of the rectangular cut-out

Corner radius

Inner radii at the rectangular cut-out’s four corners

Rotation angle

Rotation angle of the rectangular cut-out around its reference point

Tool

The 3 mm cutter is set by default. If the box next to Automatic selection is checked, the tool will adjust as soon as a smaller inner radius is entered.

Cut after surface finishing

Only for powder-coated panels. Check the box next to this option if the cut-out is to be made after powder-coating. Additional information.

Do not produce element

Check the box next to this option if the element is not to be machined but rather placed on the front panel for information purposes only.

Angle (left)

For a trapezoid and triangle: angle of the left sideline to the sideline of the original rectangle

Angle (right)

For a trapezoid and triangle: angle of the right sideline to the sideline of the original rectangle. For a triangle, this angle is automatically selected.

Triangle

When the box next to this option is checked, a triangle is created via a leader line from the lower left corner to the upper right corner.

Edge machining

The edges on the front and reverse sides can be bevel or rounded.