What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2018 - Tab and Slot

As a long-time SolidWorks user, I've grown to appreciate the slot feature in sketches due to its convenience and functionality

Slots in SolidWorks Creating a slotted hole or slotted counterbore in SolidWorks isn't too difficult a task You can use the slot sketch tool

solidworks slot callout Slot Mates · Click Mate or Insert > Mate · In the PropertyManager, on the Mechanical tab, select Slot · For Mate Selections, select a slot

solidworks slot mate Hole Wizard Slots When you create and position Hole Wizard slots, press Tab to rotate the orientation 90° clockwise You can dimension the slot length using