Creating an Opening Reference

The opening reference is a part containing the definition of parameters and a contour.

Before you begin: Create a structure opening.
See Also
Creating a Structure Opening Reference
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  1. Double-click the representation node in the tree.
  2. From the Geometrical Tools section of the action bar, click Positioned Sketch .
    The Sketch Positioning dialog box appears.
  3. Select the xy working plane in the work area.

    Important: The user sections created using sketcher capabilities must be created in the xy plane.

  4. Sketch the profile as shown below:



    For more information about the Sketcher app, see Sketcher User's Guide.

    The opening sketch is created.

  5. Apply parameters to the sketch.
    1. Constraint the sketch.
    2. From the Tools section of the action bar, click Formula to add a formula.

      For more information about creating parameters, see Knowledge Basics User's Guide : Creating and Working with Parameters.

      Notes:
      • Only public parameters are visible while instantiating an opening.
      • If the parameter is unlocked, values can be changed during instantiation.
      • You can lock parameters to restrict changing values.
      • You can also set formulas. For more information about creating formulas, see Knowledge Basics User's Guide : Managing Relations: Formulas.

    The sketch is constrained and its parameters are defined.

  6. Click Exit app to exit Sketcher.
  7. Select Share > Save > Save with Options to save the opening.
    The opening is saved in the database.