1. MDTools 790 ribbon > Insert panel > Copy drop-down menu > Copy
The MDTools® Select Cavity dialog box displays.
2. Select the slot you want to copy.
By default, the Copy Slot option is selected.
3. Enter the component ID for the new cavity/footprint.
4. Enter the slot ID for the new slot.
5. Select the Construction Port checkbox to use the new cavity as a construction port.
MDTools automatically assigns the component ID and slot ID when you select this option.
6. Click OK.
The Specify Slot Location dialog box displays.
7. Select the point on the manifold face where you want to insert the slot with cavity.
MDTools display a top view with center point and X and Y axis arrow indicator of the selected slot with parent cavity at the selected point on the manifold.
8. Enter the X and Y distance from the block origin.
9. Modify slot dimensions.
Default value of slot diameter and slot width would be maximum drill diameter of parent cavity/2.
The slot diameter and slot width should not be larger than the parent cavity maximum drill diameter.
10. Modify the depth of the slot.
Default value would be parent cavity depth + 0.5 inches/12 mm.
11. Select Orientation.
Select the orientation of the slot from the axis or center of the selected cavity.
12. Click OK.
MDTools creates a copy of the selected slot with the parent cavity at the specified location.
Note
If a slot on an origin of the footprint is selected, then the slot is copied with the footprint.
If a slot on a child cavity of a footprint is selected, then the Copy Slot command will be terminated.