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System paramter list?

System paramter list?

System paramter list?

(OP)
Where can I find a list of the system paramters that come within Wildfire2. example: "model_name" etc.  For some reason I can't remember where the standard list of system paramters is. I'd like to add a peramteric note to my drawing with the weight of the part in it.

RE: System paramter list?

Weight is not a system parameter. You can add the parameter mass as shown in your part:

mass = mp_mass("")

and then use &mass[.3] in your relations. The [.3] specifies the decimals.

-Hora

RE: System paramter list?

(OP)
Thanks!!

RE: System paramter list?

(OP)
Another quick question: Can I wna to calculate a part weight based on created dimensions, example:[(&ad1 x &ad2)/ 144] * 2.133
ad1 = dimension horizontal
ad2 = dimension vertical
144 = converts sq in to sq ft
2.133 =  a weight factor for sheet metal (ryerson cataloge)

RE: System paramter list?

Ina drawing, you cannot show a result of (&ad1 x &ad2), but you can add this relation in your part:

mass = (d1 x d2)/144*2.133

where d1 and d2 are the two dimensions used to define the area.

Then in drawing just write Weight = &mass[.3].

-Hora

RE: System paramter list?

(OP)
Thanks for the help but the dimensions do not exist in the model. This is a sheetmetal part in the flat pattern. We model the bent-up and let the system un-bend the flat. The parts will not have actual model dimensions to use in the drawing.

RE: System paramter list?

Ok, then use Analysis feature to create the part area. Then In relation mode apply your parameters to this and you'll got the mass:

mass = area:analysis1/144*2.133

where area is the parameter from the analysis1 (for example).

The analysis feature must be the last feature on your part in order to achieve the correct results (I mean if you put the analysis before creating the holes, you will not have the right area).

-Hora

RE: System paramter list?

(OP)
THANKS!!! This sounds like exactly what I need I'll give it a try!!!!

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