Summary
The CP_HOLETABLE command in CADPower provides a powerful and flexible tool for generating hole tables (also known as hole charts) within a CAD drawing. This tool is essential for creating detailed documentation of hole locations, dimensions, and other attributes, with the added capability to export the data to an Excel-compatible CSV file.
CADPower -> Draw Tools -> Rule – Based -> Draw hole table
Key features include:
- Hole Table Creation:
- Create a hole table that includes the coordinates, dimensions, and attributes of holes (or points of interest).
- Represent data as a CAD table within the drawing, complete with labels, dimensions, and positional references.
- Export to CSV:
- Export hole table data to a CSV file for further use in spreadsheets or other documentation software.
- Dimensioning Options:
- Choose from multiple dimensioning methods:
- Linear (from origin): Measure from a specified origin point.
- Ordinate (in-place): Display dimensions directly at the hole’s location.
- Ordinate (outside): Place ordinate dimensions outside the hole for clarity.
- Hole to Hole: Measure distances between consecutive holes.
- No Dimensions: Skip dimensioning if not required.
- Add center-marks for easy identification of hole locations.
- Choose from multiple dimensioning methods:
- Labeling and Sorting:
- Automatically generate hole ID labels with customizable prefix, suffix, and starting values.
- Sort holes by X or Y coordinates, with numeric or character-based incrementing.
- Position labels inside the hole, using the best fit, or place them ballooned out for enhanced clarity.
- Advanced Table Options:
- Specify text height and precision for labels and table content.
- Use custom block names or attribute values to represent holes in the table.
- Create a quantity table that groups and quantifies holes by diameter, block names, or attributes.
- Customization:
- Define custom layers for hole data, output tables, and dimension lines.
- Adjust dimension line extensions and offsets for a clean, readable layout.
- Versatility:
- Support for circles, points, blocks (with or without attributes), and custom polygonal geometries as hole representations.
- Use this tool for applications beyond manufacturing, such as mapping points of interest or organizing reference data for blocks.
Ideal for professionals in manufacturing, fabrication, and design, CP_HOLETABLE simplifies the process of documenting hole data for punched sheets, machine setups, and inspection reports. Its versatility extends to any scenario requiring detailed positional and dimensional data for points of interest.