MakeHole

The MakeHole command projects selected closed curves to a surface or polysurface to define hole shapes.

Steps

Select closed curves.

Select a surface or polysurface.

Pick the cut depth point, or press Enter to cut through object.

Command-line options

Direction

X/Y/Z

Constrains the direction for the hole extrusion to x, y, or z.

NormalToCurve

Constrains the direction for the hole extrusion to the curve plane normal.

CPlaneNormal

Constrains the direction for the hole extrusion to the construction plane z-direction.

Pick

Two points establish the direction angle.

Pick steps

Pick a base point.

Pick a second point that establishes the direction angle.

AlongCurve

Constrains the direction for the hole extrusion along a curve.

DeleteInput

Yes

Deletes the original geometry.

Retains the original geometry.

BothSides

The BothSides option draws the object on both sides of the start point, creating the object twice as long as you indicate.