Truncate a value in an equation

[jwlynn64]

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to truncate a value in Solidworks?

Thanks,

John

 

[Nella95]

In the drawing format? Or in the model? I'm thinking that you might mean the drawing, in that case - you click on the dimension to be truncated, and a menu with significant figures shows up. To globally truncate, in the model you go to Tools|Options| - then various options appear for drawing units and 'modeled' values.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Look up equations, operators and constants in the Help files of your version of SW.


Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091

 

[jwlynn64]

I need to truncate a calculation in the model. I have looked in the SW help and they do not have a truncation function available.

I am trying to set up an equation to calculate the number or holes needed in a pattern. Depending on the length of your stock, and the hole spacing, a calculation generally will give you some amount of decimal points left over.

I need to be able to take the number of holes calculation (example answer: 10.6435) and truncate the decimal places off of the answer to do further calcuations.

My goal is to calculate the number of holes needed in a part. Then take the number of holes and calculate how much material I have left over, divide that in half and center the hole pattern on the stock.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

John

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Use the int function. It will cut off the decimal portion.


Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091

 

[jwlynn64]

That is exactly what I needed for this situation.

Thanks for your help.

John