Hello everyone,
I would like to create standard parts, which I could insert into an assembly via a toolbox for example as soon as I could specify dimensions.
Let me explain, I manage to create pieces, and assign them different sides via the tables of the families of pieces. But what I would ideally like to have free input windows to enter the desired dimensions manually, rather than a pre-established list.
Is this feasible? Thank you all.
Hello
You can use the custom properties window and assign them to dimensions. If you create a length, then width, and thickness property and assign them to the appropriate dimensions, you'll have your input window.
Hello
Otherwise, there is CloneComponent, a tool from the myCADtools suite
http://ftp.lynkoa.com/mycadtools/myCADpassport/myCADtools_Download.zip
Cdlt
Alan
Hello
If I understood correctly, do you want a dialog box when inserting a part like a toolbox?
So yes it exists, it's the Configuration Publisher that works from a family of parts. nice you already have it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFkEOIUsaTk
may the force be with you.
Otherwise there are the library functions: it allows you to insert functions in your room, you can make several configurations if you have several sizes and the dimensions are also editable if you want to go beyond the standard (you better give names to the dimensions of the case).
We use this on a daily basis to draw standardized flanges for piping and it's quite practical (when it works well....).
The big plus is the right click on the function and you change all the dimensions in 1 click by selecting a different size.
Hello
There is also the possibility with equations to use global variables that are driven by an external text file.
I will give you a quick presentation of the matter.
Have a nice day