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Linked Dimensions and Equations

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

Tom Malinski
Sr Design Engineer
OKay Industries
New Britain CT

RE: Linked Dimensions and Equations

The dimensions needed to make a linear pattern (# of instances and spacing in direction x, and # of instances and spacing in direction y).  I know you can put these into a design table and have them driven on a configuration basis by the lead.  

RE: Linked Dimensions and Equations

Yes, you can do it.  Go Tools->Equations, click "Add", and type:

"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

Also check out global variables in the Help index.

cheers

RE: Linked Dimensions and Equations

(OP)
Thanks, ya I figured it out just after I posted this.

Tom Malinski
Sr Design Engineer
OKay Industries
New Britain CT

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