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Unhide Hidden Paramters
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Unhide Hidden Paramters

Unhide Hidden Paramters

(OP)
I have a model that was delivered from a customer and some parameters are hidden in the tree and locked which I need to modify. Is there a quick way that I can just unhide all parameters in the tree?

RE: Unhide Hidden Paramters

Right click on the parameters branch tree, then choose parameters object -> hidden parameters and you'll have a list of the hidden parameters. Select the hidden parameter you want to see and click on show button.

-Hora

RE: Unhide Hidden Paramters

(OP)
Hmm.  I think my problem may have been slightly misunderstood.  I have a parameter that is locked.  It is called 'External Parameters\skin thk' under the formula window.  The problem is the tree does not contain (at least it is not visible) "External Parameters" so I have no idea how to view it.

RE: Unhide Hidden Paramters

You need to display the parameter.

Go to Tools -> Options -> Infrastructure -> Product Structure -> Tree Customization.

You will find a list box with several things listed, among them "parameters".  Make sure it's set to "yes". (not sure why it isn't just a check box - ???)

Hope that helps.

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RE: Unhide Hidden Paramters

"EXTERNAL PARAMETERS" means the parameters are copied with a link back to another CATIA file. EDIT + LINKS will list all the links along with the other files that your file points to.

If you have the master file; then you can change the parameter there.

If you don't have the master file; then you can isolate the External Reference set, to delete all the links.

RE: Unhide Hidden Paramters

oops - I meant to say "isolate the External PARAMETER set"

RE: Unhide Hidden Paramters

(OP)
Thanks jackk!  The external parameters was linked to a file that was not delivered to us.  I am now able to change my parameter.  I spent so much time trying to figure it out.  I have never messed with parameters before.

RE: Unhide Hidden Paramters

lgbav8r - you can change the external parameter with a few mouse clicks.  create a parameter with the same properties as the external parameter (if it is a length parameter, create another length parameter. Fill this new parameter with a reasonable value.  Contextual menu over the external parameter,   replace -- then pick the new parameter created.  This will swap  every instance of the external parameter with your new one.

Regards,
Derek

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