topic Re: assigning a variable in 3D Part & Assembly Design

assigning a variable

bcooper — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:48:05 GMT

In a previous version of ProEngineer I was able to assign a value to a varible then use it to build a parametric model. An example I could give D the value of 4.00 and then set a dimension in my model d1=D, then I could build relations from there. I could go back and change the

Re: assigning a variable

neomechanikos — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:53:33 GMT

Tools --> parameters. Hit the green plus button. Type in the name, select variable type, and add the value.

Creating a variable and assigning a value can also be done in a relation. Tools --> Relations

D=4.00

The benefit to doing in a relation is you can add a comment to explain what is going on along with the relation you create to control your dimension. i.e.:

/* Sets the diameter of widget to parameter D

D=4.00

d1=D

Re: assigning a variable

bcooper — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:56:43 GMT

Thanks, that wil work.

Re: assigning a variable

neomechanikos — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:57:10 GMT

I should add that adding the parameter value to a relation locks the value. Delete it from the relation to make it changeable from the parameter list.

Re: assigning a variable

Patriot_1776 — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:24:13 GMT

...or comment it by prefixing it with: "/*" so you can use it later if desired.

Also, what's nice is that you can add parameters at the same time as adding relations, so that you can use them in your relations. Just expand the "Local Parameters" bar at the bottom.