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Slots

Sketch these slots:

Type Tool Properties
Straight Slot Sketches a straight slot using the two end points.
Centerpoint Straight Slot Sketches a straight slot from the center point.
3 Point Arc Slot Sketches an arc slot using three points along the arc.
Centerpoint Arc Slot Sketches an arc slot using the center point of the arc radius and the two end points.

Slot Sketch Commands

Access the slot tools:
  • Sketch tab. Click the Slot CommandManager, to select slot tools from the Slot flyout tool.
  • Menu. Click Tools > Sketch Entities to select slot tools
  • Slot PropertyManager. Change slot tools in the Slot PropertyManager

The SolidWorks application defaults to the last used slot type. You can also use the slot tools (Sketch toolbar).



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