Open Slots & Width Datums

In addition to a closed slot features, SA can also evaluate the position of a mid-planes or open slots. These open slots must be designated as a slot in the annotation properties using the is Slot check box. In addition, their is a requirement that 2 and only 2 parallel planar features are associated with the check. When an open slot is defined you will see the midplane displayed graphically when the check is highlighted.

In order to evaluate a slot with a material modifier a Width check must also be added to the same features. Width checks are a special case and are not the same as a Distance Between check. In order to define a Width check through the SA Toolkit a new right-click option has been added to the Distance Between check button.