Here we will show you how to use our new AFR for complex holes.  Please note that you will need to use V12.2.0.16 or higher. 

This new feature requires the use of a new addin (get it here). You should use this sample SW file and this toolcrib containing the curves being used to create the port tools.   

After downloading all the necessary files follow these steps:

1. Save SAE port holes.bas.txt.  Once this file has been saved, rename it to SAE port holes.bas
2. Open FeatureCAM, New document -> Milling
3. Go to Options -> addins -> select the addin from the list (this is very important, the addin needs to be selected and active before importing the model
4. Import the attached test.sldprt file
5. Orient the Z axis, and either recognize the features from SW or let FeatureCAM recognize the features at a later time using AFR
6. Once FeatureCAM creates the features you should see port operations instead of holes

 

Notes:

• FeatureCAM will recognize only port types that have been properly defined in the API. As you add new port size information to the addin, FetaureCAM will recognize more types of ports.
• Make sure that you set maximum hole diameter to be very large during the recognition process.  For example, if FeatureCAM thinks that holes larger than 1 inch are to be milled, then a milled feature will be made and your custom hole matching will not be used.