Creating a LIMIT for translations
Creating a LIMIT for translations
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I was wondering if it was possible in Pro/E to limit how far one part can translate in an assembly. For example if I were to create a cylinder, pin, etc. connection... is it possible to limit how far that part can translate or rotate?





RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
Use the joint axis settings to enable those limits. You will need to be in Mechanism mode and select the joint axis from either the model tree or the icon in the graphics area. Unfortunately, in WF2 the limits are NOT parameterized.
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
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RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
Do you know if in WF3 a parameter option will be available or better yet a way to pick limit references such as surfaces or planes?
RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
A straight datum curve on one part and a datum point on the other point will give you a basis for the slot connection. The datum curve's length can be controlled by a datum plane or dimension.
RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
Do you think this is even possible to do in WF2? I don't have alot of time spent in Pro's Mechanism app. so maybe this is something easy that I can't figure out.
RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
WF3 will indeed have far more parametization in mechanism mode. I am looking forward to it.
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
It would be great to see parameters like this made available in other modeling modes of Pro/E. Having things like Joint Axis limits and regeneration values available for Family Tables and such would be a HUGE step.
The little time I've had with WF3 has shown some steps in the right direction, but needless to say, I'm cautiously optimistic...
RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
Neat suggestion with the slot. Good work-around with the slot length being able to be paramterized. I will have to remember that.
Best regards,
Matthew Ian Loew
Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
RE: Creating a LIMIT for translations
Write a relation equalation with if/else statement and set the limit that way.
Tofflemire