variable lengths
variable lengths
(OP)
This may be a very simple thing, but I'm just getting started with ProE 2001....
Is it possible to have a part, for example a piece of pipe, with different lengths, under one part file?
I understand how to use the Family Tab function. I was more interested in being able to insert a basic cross section, type in the variable dimension, and insert it into an assembly. Where if I require different lengths, I can just add another component, instead of opening the part and adding a new instance every time.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Eric
Is it possible to have a part, for example a piece of pipe, with different lengths, under one part file?
I understand how to use the Family Tab function. I was more interested in being able to insert a basic cross section, type in the variable dimension, and insert it into an assembly. Where if I require different lengths, I can just add another component, instead of opening the part and adding a new instance every time.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Eric





RE: variable lengths
I believe you need to use pro-program.
On your part change the length dimension cosmetic symbol to LENGTH or something else you wish to call it.
Select Program.
In between INPUT and END INPUT enter LENGTH number.
WHen you regenerate it will ask for the length value.
In the assembly, in between INPUT and END INPUT enter ASSY_LENGTH number
after the relations you will need to enter
EXECUTE partname.prt
LENGTH=ASSY_LENGTH
END EXECUTE
WHen you regenerate you will be asked for the length, when you enter a new value the part will be the length you ask for.
Hope this helps.
maybe only a drafter
but the best user at this company!
RE: variable lengths
RE: variable lengths
your question sounds you like to do structural steel.
If this is the case check the following link about a new
PTC module for doing structural steel
http://www.proecentral.com/portal/forum/msgDetail.asp?m...
RE: variable lengths
Wildfire allows you to set a dimension to different lengths of a single part all inside the same assembly... So a spring could be compressed and stretched inside the same assembly, using the same file... therefore the BOM would show a quantity of 2... and no family table either (which would have two items with quanties of 1)...
I'm too sore to type more right now.. butI'm sure others can fill in the info I missed...