4.2.3.5 Pad (ger. "Polster")

Open the model block, if you previously created it, and save it as pad according to the naming convention. Otherwise, create the model pad with a block with the following dimensions:  (refer figure "Block"):

Dimension  Value [mm]
Length 200
Width 100
Height 50

Select the feature Pad alt.

In the window Pad, select the Option Rectangular.

Now the window Rectangular Pad pops up. (refer figure "Menu Rectangular Pad") Next you have to define a surface, on which you want to create the pad. To do so select the surface parallel to the XY-Plane.

Next, select the XZ-Plane as horizontal reference. (refer figure "referenced surface pad")

Enter the following dimensions into Rectangular Pad:

Dimension  Value [mm]
Length 50
Width 60
Height 20
Hint:
  • An arrow appears on the referenced body when entering dimensions of the feature. It indicates the direction for the length of your pad. The other dimensions, width and height, are perpendicular to it. (refer figure "Vector")

After confirming with OK, the pad appears on the selected surface.

To position your pad, select alt (Line onto Line) within the window Positioning and click the edge, that the pad should be positioned at, then click the respective edge of the pad. In this example, the blocks edge in Y-direction should be colinear with the edge of the pad.

Next you have to enter a second reference. The pad should be referenced in Y-direction by setting the distance to the edge of the block in x-direction. To do so select alt (parallel at a Distance) Positioning. Then click the edge of the block in x-direction and subsequently the respective edge of the pad.
The window Create Expression pops up. Enter 10mm and confirm by clicking OK.

 

The pad appears in the specified position on the block.

Close this menu by clicking Cancel.

(refer figure "Pad created")