Borings for Mounting plates in interiorCAD 3.0

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When doing a part layout (e.g. in preparation of an NC export) there are some rules which define how interiorCAD 3.0 handles the dependency of mounting plates and the 32mm grid. The behaviour is as follows:

• If the boring depth for the mounting plates is less (or equal) than the depth for the 32mm grid, no separate borings for the mounting plates will be created. Instead, the 32mm grid will continue so the machine doesn't need to change its tool (see the leftmost part in the image)
• If the boring depth for the mounting plates is more than the depth for the 32mm grid, the 32mm grid will be discontinued and additional separate borings for the mounting plates will be created (see the middle part in the image)
• If the 32mm grid is placed deeper on the unit side than the borings for the mounting plates (in practice: more than 37mm), the 32mm grid doesn't get discontinued, so it is still possible to place boards behind a mounting plate (see the rightmost part in the image)