‘Slots’ describes the attachment positions possible on a given object, whereas, ‘Parts’ describes the discrete connection points between one object and another.
The preferred naming schemes for bracket slots and SPS slots in Lineardraft are shown below. If more scenarios are required, for example, 4 bracket slots on a bracket, then a new naming scheme will be created.
If there is only one available connection per bracket to a support constraint, then the slot for the bracket must be named ‘Default’.
An example bracket of this type is shown below.
When there are two available connections per bracket to a support constraint, then the slots for the bracket must be named ‘Front’ and ’Back’.
The bracket slot with the largest ‘OffsetY’ parameter must be named ‘Back’, with the other remaining bracket slot to be named ’Front’.
An example bracket of this type is shown below.
When there are three available connections per bracket part to a support constraint, then the slots for the bracket must be named ‘Front’, ‘Centre’ and ‘Back’.
The bracket slot with the largest ‘OffsetY’ parameter must be named ‘Back’. The bracket slot with the smallest ‘OffsetY’ parameter must be named ‘Front’, with the remaining bracket slot between to be named ‘Centre’.
An example bracket of this type is shown below.
When there are two connections per bracket part to a support constraint, one on either side of the each bracket part, then the slots should be ‘Left’ and ‘Right’.
The bracket slot with a positive ‘OffsetX’ parameter must be named ‘Right’, with the remaining bracket slot to be named ‘Left’.