Linked Dimensions and Equations

[tmalinski]

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

 

[SilasH]

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.

 

[handleman]

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 "$Varitch" from the dropdown.

I'm guessing you probably already figured this out, though.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Also check out global variables in the Help index.

 

[tmalinski]

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

Tom Malinski
Sr Design Engineer
OKay Industries
New Britain CT