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how can i control a model's dimensions by volume??

how can i control a model's dimensions by volume??

how can i control a model's dimensions by volume??

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i need to make a 250 ml volume part and i want to be able to adjust dimensions but not change volume??

RE: how can i control a model's dimensions by volume??

Threadkilla,

You will need Behavioral Modeling (BMX). Follow these steps:

1)    Create an analysis feature to measure the volume
2)    Create a relation analysis feature to calculate the error of the measured value and the desired value. Example: error = abs(volume:FID_analysis1 – 250)
3)    Create an optimization feature that will minimize the error by adjusting the desired design variables (dimensions)

More information on BMX is available in the FAQ Behavioral Modeling Extension (FAQ554-784).

Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew


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RE: how can i control a model's dimensions by volume??

The solution posted above is overkill for problems where the volume can be calculated in closed form. For example, if a rectangular prism has dimensions d1, d2, and d3, then volume = (d1*d2*d3). A relation can be created that will allow for one dimension to be determined knowing the other two. You can even do this for each dimension individually using Pro/PROGRAM.

Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew


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