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CAD user manual - Finn-Power International, Inc.

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on the toolbar to allow selection of these two lines and then delete them.<br />

(NOTE- there is an easier way to add an obround, Rounded Rectangle – Centre<br />

Point, but the above way shows the use of adding a rectangle and arcs)<br />

The next step will be to apply the 3mm circles to the outside of the obround.<br />

STEP 24: Draw Construction lines. Choose Lines<br />

STEP 25: Activate Contruct on Snap menu (or type Z on keyboard)<br />

STEP 26: Choose Line 2 Points<br />

Vertical Construction Lines<br />

Choose Middle (M) Snap point and starting with the left side of the<br />

obround click in the middle of the arc.<br />

Choose Relative (R) Snap point and within the dialog enter the value 1 for<br />

DY and click OK (leaving DX as 0).<br />

Repeat for the right side of the obround.<br />

Horizontal Construction Lines<br />

Choose End Point (E) Snap point and click on any end point of the<br />

horizontal lines of the obround.<br />

Choose Relative (R) Snap point and within the dialog enter the value 1 for<br />

DX and click OK (leaving DY as 0).<br />

Repeat for the opposite horizontal line.<br />

STEP 27: Apply Circles. Choose Circles<br />

STEP 28: Choose Circle Centre Diameter (Uncheck Construct on Snap<br />

menu)<br />

STEP 29: Choose Intersection (I) Snap point.<br />

Starting in the top left corner of the obround click on the horizontal and vertical<br />

construction lines.<br />

The Evaluator will now appear asking for the Diameter, enter 3 and click OK.<br />

Repeat step 29 for all four corners of the obround.<br />

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