SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
(OP)
I would like to make a localpattern and us an equation to change the length of the pattern
The problem is I am using a 4” x 4” tube it has several configurations the equation is using the default part length is there a way to tell the equation to be configurations specific.
The problem is I am using a 4” x 4” tube it has several configurations the equation is using the default part length is there a way to tell the equation to be configurations specific.






RE: SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
As far as the length, use the length parameter right in your equation if you are going to reference the length.
<http://www.esoxrepublic.com/models/>
TorsionSpringByTheTick.zip contains a torsion spring model that uses config-specific suppression of equations.
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RE: SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
RE: SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
RE: SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
RE: SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
Are you trying to pattern the tubes, or some other component, or features of another component?
It sounds like you need to use a DT to control configs in the assy.
Also, try using an assy Layout Sketch which can be controlled by the DT. Parts within the assy can then be created in-context to the layout sketch and in turn be controlled by the DT.
RE: SOLID WORKS EQUATIONS
- Insert an instance of the desired configuration of the tube into your assembly. (You probably already have one that would work.)
- Create a sketch in the assembly on a plane parallel to the length of the tube.
- In the sketch create a driven dimension of the length of the tube.
- Reference that driven dimension in your equation.
Eric