How do you make a key hole in Solidworks?

How do you make a slot in SolidWorks?

Creating a Straight Slot

1. In a sketch, click Straight Slot (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Entities > Straight Slot .
2. Click to specify the starting point of the slot.
3. Move the pointer and then click to specify the length of the slot.
4. Move the pointer and then click to specify the width of the slot.

How do I use the Hole tool in SolidWorks?

How to Use Advanced Hole

1. Visit the top menu bar on the upper right-hand side of your screen.
2. Select Insert > Features > Advanced Hole.
3. Select Near Side.
4. Dimension the position of the hole in the Position tab of the Property Manager.
5. Choose the first hole feature you want on your customized hole.

How do you make multiple holes in SolidWorks?

In the PropertyManager, select the Positions tab. You can select multiple points or use a sketch to create multiple holes. If you forget to select the Positions tab and click , the software prompts you to select a point on the face to locate the hole.

How do you make an arc slot in Solidworks?

In a sketch, click 3 Point Arc Slot (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Entities > 3 Point Arc Slot . Click to specify the starting point of the arc. Move the pointer to specify the ending point of the arc and then click. Move the pointer to specify the third point for the arc and then click.

How do you rotate a slot in Solidworks?

On the Positions tab, when you position the slot, you can press the Tab key to rotate the slot 90°.

How do you make a dowel hole in Solidworks?

To insert the dowel hole:

1. Click Hole Wizard. (Features toolbar).
2. In the Type tab of the PropertyManager: Under Hole Type, click Hole. . In Type, select Dowels. Set the remaining options as needed.
3. Click .

How do you equally space an object in SOLIDWORKS?

When users activate the segment tool and select “Sketch points,” SOLIDWORKS now adds an equidistant relation to each point on the sketch entity. Fixed relations can be added to one of the end points to keep points equally spaced if the sketch is modified.