Cut Holes

Use the Cut Hole tool to generate holes in surfaces/2D mesh/FE geometry using various kind of shapes.



  1. From the 2D ribbon, click the Cut Hole tool.


    Figure 1.
  2. Optional: On the guide bar, click to define options for rebuilding mesh after holes are cut.
  3. Select the surfaces or elements on which to cut holes.
  4. Select the hole shape from the drop-down menu on the guide bar.
    Option Description
    Circle
    1. Click and drag to draw the circle.
    2. Adjust the radius in the microdialog.
    3. Click Add Circle.
    Curved Hole
    1. Select two or more points to draw the curved hole.
    2. Adjust the first and second radius in the microdialog.
    3. Toggle the Rounded ends icon to control the shape at the ends of the curved hole.
    4. Click Add Curved Hole.
    Polyline
    1. Select two or more points to draw the polyline.
    2. Click Add Polyline in the microdialog.
    Rectangle
    1. Click and drag to draw the rectangle.
    2. Adjust the length and width in the microdialog.
    3. Click Add Rectangle.
    Slot
    1. Click and drag to draw the slot.
    2. Adjust the length and the first and second radius in the microdialog.
    3. Click Add Slot.
  5. Continue creating as many shapes as necessary.
    Tip:
    • Click in the microdialog to reposition the shape.
    • Shift + left-click to remove a shape or a curve point.
  6. Click Cut Holes on the guide bar.