Problem with global variables and equations

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Hi all

I have a simple question for you:)

I would like to create a global variable in a part, but I can't validate it!!! I tried starting from a new part "Equation" then click on tab  "dimension view  " "add a global variable", example "length"  I tried to put quotation marks (or not), then the value "=5mm", and there I often get a synthaxis error message. (see link)  /sites/default/files/from_ckeditor/capture_127.png

Frankly I absolutely don't understand.... I OF COURSE turn on the computer SW.

The purpose is to have in an assembly a variable of repetition steps linked to a part of the assembly.... but I already don't get to a room:(

I am currently using SW pro 2015 SP4.0

 

Thank you in advance.


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Hello

A silly question but have you ever tried without the = in front of 5mm

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Yes, I really tried everything. Space not space before after. 

 

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Hello

Did you click in the "Equal" box before doing OK? You have to do it to validate your "Value/Equation".

Dimitri

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Hello

Type the name of the variable in quotation marks then 1 click in the "Value/Equation" box then 1 second click in the same box to get the = in automatic then type the value then select the unit rather than typing it.

Kind regards


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Hello dimitri,

The "equal" box is in dark, so it's impossible to fit into it anyway.

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Can't you click on it after you've filled in the value?

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Hello d.roger,

I also did this ;(

Same result, synthaxis error!

 

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for example if I type = 3mm, it gives me a small green cross to the right of the "value/equation" box, so I click on it, it disappears, then I click on OK, and there it gives me the error message. 

I specify that when I enter the variable, it is in blue.

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Well I don't really understand, I have the impression that we are doing the same thing?! Are your settings and options good?

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Hello

Could you send your piece if possible?

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What do you mean by parameter?  Is it possible to "reboot" or delete SW cache files, I really have the impression that it's a bug! I managed yesterday to enter a global variable and linked it, and since then nothing. Even in the same room or copying the room, I tried to do exactly the same thing again but impossible!!

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Hello DBZ,

 

Yes, it was yesterday with this piece that I managed to enter a variable and from nothing!!!!


fibre.sldprt
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I don't really understand either, I added a "length" variable in your room without any problem, I'm sending it back to you to see ...

Kind regards


fibre.sldprt
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Oops, sorry mistake in my answer.

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thank you but... I'll give it to you in the bull's eye:)

SYNTHAXE ERROR, does it get you a corner:)

(see the screenshot), the little cross indicates a synthaxis error!


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Take a look here (if you did the update in question it can be a clue):

https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/techkb3072630.htm

You can also see with SolidWork Rx.

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Works very well also on my test workstation by opening your solidworks via Solidworks Rx

cf image and tell us if it works


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Hello MaD,

No, still not. I ran a diagnostic and ran Rx but the problem remains the same.

It's still crazy to think that a global variable made yesterday works and that the news works for you but that at home is displayed as a "syntax error"!!!

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*sorry I didn't read enough of it, with fewer mistakes it's better!

Hello MaD,

No, still not. I ran a diagnostic and ran Rx but the problem remains the same.

It's still crazy to think that a global variable made yesterday works and that the news works for you, but that in my case it is displayed as a "syntax error"!!!