Why can't I pocket this
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Why can't I pocket this
New user here.
I am modeling a connector (see photo)
I used a datum plane for the location of the two holes. When I click on the pocket button, the pockets do not appear.
Why?
Is there a better way to put a hole in the cylinder than using the datum plane?
I am modeling a connector (see photo)
I used a datum plane for the location of the two holes. When I click on the pocket button, the pockets do not appear.
Why?
Is there a better way to put a hole in the cylinder than using the datum plane?
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Re: Why can't I pocket this
The pocket has to be reversed.
Yes: omit the DatumPlane and place the sketch directly on XZ plane. Make the pocket symmetric through all.Is there a better way to put a hole in the cylinder than using the datum plane?
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Re: Why can't I pocket this
Why are you using a DP?
You could just use a STD plane, it would then be clear about why the pocket doesn't work.
Tick reverse, or set reverse to true in properties tab.
You could just use a STD plane, it would then be clear about why the pocket doesn't work.
Tick reverse, or set reverse to true in properties tab.
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Re: Why can't I pocket this
I would redo it that way :
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Re: Why can't I pocket this
I remove the datum plane and use the XZ plane to sketch the holes, click Symmetic to plane. It worked. Thanks.
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Re: Why can't I pocket this
Thanks.
I used the DP because I watch a Youtube video on how to put a hole in a cylinder.
That worked.
I used the DP because I watch a Youtube video on how to put a hole in a cylinder.
That worked.
Re: Why can't I pocket this
What is "DP"?gooddealonly wrote: ↑Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:05 pm I used the DP because I watch a Youtube video on how to put a hole in a cylinder.
(I deleted your double post, which you could also have done yourself as long as there is no response)
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Re: Why can't I pocket this
DP = DatumPlane ?
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Re: Why can't I pocket this
Yes, DP = Datum Plane.
The youtube video I watched was to use the DP to cut a hole at an angle to the cylinder.
The youtube video I watched was to use the DP to cut a hole at an angle to the cylinder.
Re: Why can't I pocket this
As with many (perhaps most?) things on interweb (and in particular YT) you have to be very selective what you believe and who do you follow
There are some excellent videos on YT but there is also a lot of total rubbish