Mounting Boss Options dialog box

Lists saved mounting boss settings. You can access the saved settings by selecting them from the list. The settings on the dialog box display the characteristics of the mounting boss you select. You can type a name in the box to name a group of settings.

Saves the current settings to the name you type.

Deletes the saved setting that is selected in the Save Settings box.

Defines the parameters for the type of boss you are constructing.

Boss Diameter

Sets the size of the boss. You can type a value or select a value from the list.

Mounting Hole

Specifies that you want a mounting hole on the boss when set.

Hole Diameter

Sets the size of the mounting hole.

Hole Depth

Set the depth of the mounting hole.

Stiffening Ribs

Specifies that you want stiffening ribs on the boss when set. You can specify the number of ribs you want by typing a value in the box.

Offset

Sets the rib offset value. An offset value of zero is coplanar to the top face of the boss.

Grade

Sets the rib grade value. A grade value of zero is parallel to the top face of the boss.

Extent

Specifies how far the rib protrudes from the side of the boss, at the top of the boss. For example, a rib with an extent value of 2 millimeters protrudes 2 millimeters past the diameter of the boss, at the top of the boss. An extent value of zero is valid only when you have specified a rib taper angle that is greater than zero.

Taper

Sets the rib taper value. A taper value of zero is parallel to the cylindrical body of the boss.

Thickness

Sets the rib thickness.

Add Draft

Specifies that you want to add draft to the mounting boss when set.

Draft Angle

Sets the draft angle value.

Add Rounds and Fillets

Specifies that you want to add rounds and fillets to the mounting boss when set. Rounds and fillets are also added to where the mounting boss intersects the part.

Radius

Sets the value for the rounds and fillets.

Displays a preview of the mounting boss.

Saves the current settings as the default. Saved defaults will be used the next time you use this command. If you do not save the current settings as defaults, the previous default settings will be used.