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Multiple parametric cutout using rectangular pattern or...

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:31:57 GMT

Still at the beginning of my inventor career. I'm trying to solve the following problem for days now... I thought it's simple 😞

I want to create a drawer.

The size should be defined parametrically.

The parts of the drawer should be linked with teeths like on the image but rectangular to keep it easy (no idea what's the correct word).

The number of teeths has to be updated when the size of drawer is changed.

I attach a drawing of the bottom plate. How do I fullfill the following requirements:

1. First cutout is in a corner

2. Cutout width is fx:B_Zinken

3. Cutout depth is fx:T_Zinken

4. Depth of drawer is fx:L

5. Changing depth of drawer has to update the cutouts

I don't want to create the rectangular pattern in 2D since it breaks the parametric approch.

When I start in the corner of the plate I have no possibility to select the body of the cutout - so I tried to use surfaces with no success.

Thank you guys!!!

Re: Multiple parametric cutout using rectangular pattern or...

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:04:09 GMT

Sorry, forgot to save 😞

Part updated... (Edit post was not possible anymore)

Re: Multiple parametric cutout using rectangular pattern or...

salariua — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:13:24 GMT

Not sure I understand; is it like this? Check attachment.

I would limit the stepping of the L dimension in the form to a 20 mm increment otherwise it's option 1 attached..

Re: Multiple parametric cutout using rectangular pattern or...

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:56:41 GMT

That looks perfect. I'm so curious but have no time today.I'll look tomorrow in your approach - I might have a question 🙂

This will be the accepted solution!!!

Re: Multiple parametric cutout using rectangular pattern or...

Anonymous — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 18:39:31 GMT

By looking at your solution I was able to rebuild your solution from scratch

Thanks again. Learnd alot looking at you solution.

When I have finished the drawer, I post an update. Maybe useful for someone else...

Re: Multiple parametric cutout using rectangular pattern or...

salariua — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 07:21:29 GMT

Do come back with the results, let us see your work.