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API Get distance between faces

API Get distance between faces

API Get distance between faces

(OP)
Hello,

I'm attempting to write a macro that would apply a distance mate. I want it to default to the current distance between faces. The problem is I don't know how to get that distance. I've only found the ModelDoc::ToolsDistance method, which doesn't seem to return a value. The other option is the swModel.ClosestDistance which isn't always the correct value.

Can anyone offer some guidance? I'm pretty new to this stuff, so I'm not real creative, but a little direction would go a long way.

Thanks,

Craig Sink
Mechanical Engineer
Force Design, Inc.
www.forcedesign.biz

RE: API Get distance between faces

Instead of API, could you use a shortcut key to invoke the distance mate after selecting the faces? The distance is maintained that way.

Maybe the API will do the same if you select the faces first?

cheers
SW07-SP3.1
SW06-SP5.1

RE: API Get distance between faces

(OP)
I have a shortcut key, but I want to apply the mate without opening the Property Manager. Similar to a SmartMate, but different in that it would default to the existing distance (like the mate command).

Thanks,

Craig Sink
Mechanical Engineer
Force Design, Inc.
www.forcedesign.biz

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