Linked Dimensions and Equations
Linked Dimensions and Equations
(OP)
I'm creating a progressive die strip as a foundation to a prog die tool design
Is there a way to link a dimesion value to a feature linear pattern value. I have several features in a part model which I independantly applied linear patterns to. This gives me individual control of the number of instances of each feature in the strip. My lead is .500 I want all of the feature patterns to update when I change my single lead-pitch value. Is this doable?
Or maybe there is a better way to layout a strip. I'm in development phase so the lead-pitch may change many times.
tom
Is there a way to link a dimesion value to a feature linear pattern value. I have several features in a part model which I independantly applied linear patterns to. This gives me individual control of the number of instances of each feature in the strip. My lead is .500 I want all of the feature patterns to update when I change my single lead-pitch value. Is this doable?
Or maybe there is a better way to layout a strip. I'm in development phase so the lead-pitch may change many times.
tom
Tom Malinski
Sr Design Engineer
OKay Industries
New Britain CT






RE: Linked Dimensions and Equations
RE: Linked Dimensions and Equations
"Pitch" = 0.5
Then, double-click each linear pattern, RMB its length dim, and choose "Link Values". Pick "$Var:Pitch" from the dropdown.
I'm guessing you probably already figured this out, though.
RE: Linked Dimensions and Equations
RE: Linked Dimensions and Equations
Tom Malinski
Sr Design Engineer
OKay Industries
New Britain CT