Change contours in a pad
Change contours in a pad
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Hello:
Is there any way to change the contour of a pad using parameters?
With the pad allready created use a parameter (string , boolean...) to say which is the correct contour(A or B).
Thanks
Is there any way to change the contour of a pad using parameters?
With the pad allready created use a parameter (string , boolean...) to say which is the correct contour(A or B).
Thanks





RE: Change contours in a pad
One option is just to define one of the countours, and then use a split operation for the option of using the second countour. (could be 2 splits if it's an offset contour) Then, you can use a Boolean parameter to control 'Activity' of the split operation.
Drawbacks:
1) not generally a good practice to use boolean parameters in a part design (deactivated parts)
2) Only good for controlling 1 configuration
3) it's a workaround
You could very easily do this with some knowledgeware products.
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RE: Change contours in a pad
Then create 2 sketches A and B
Create a parameter 'curve C' (end of drop down list) and link it to sketch A
Define your rule your if ... then Curve C = Sketch A else Curve C = Sketch B
indocti discant et ament meminisse periti
RE: Change contours in a pad
I should have said this:
"You could very easily accomplish what you want to do, not with parameters, but with some knowledgeware products".
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RE: Change contours in a pad
RE: Change contours in a pad
Could you please post some more information on this? I would like to know more.
Thanks, Jim.
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RE: Change contours in a pad
RE: Change contours in a pad
I will try to explain better what I´m trying. I want create a ounter contour of a part from a datum contour. It must be done with an automatic contour(offset from the datum..) or if I activate or deactivate a parameter from a manual sketch.
I think it could be like itsmyjob explains in his post but I dont know what kind of parameter is "curve C" and how can I link to a sketch
Thank you again.
RE: Change contours in a pad
Do you have the knowledge advisor workbench, jumuriarte?
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RE: Change contours in a pad
before your clic the "create parameter" button, select in the drop down list the parameter type (integer, string,.... at the end of list you find curve, point, surface)
then apply a formula like you do with any aother parameter, only this one is geometrical not numerical...
indocti discant et ament meminisse periti
RE: Change contours in a pad
Regards,
Derek
RE: Change contours in a pad