6 Replies Latest reply on Jun 8, 2016 9:49 AM by Adnan Mann

Linear Patterns and Global Variables

Anneke De Beer Jun 7, 2016 7:28 PM

Hey I am totally new to this website so have no idea where to post questions towards advice I need. I use SW 2013 and im pretty new at it and I am totally stuck and have no idea what to do and Youtube is not much help

I am creating a staircase which uses the global variables to make it easy for different types of angle staircases instead of creating a new one everytime. anyway is there a way i can link the linear pattern to the about of steps and rails there are? so if i increase the length the steps numbers increase and so does the rails or not??

And is there a way that if i can the stairs angle that the steps spacing will decrease aswell?

Sorry for all the questions need help tho

Thanks guys

Re: Linear Patterns and Global Variables

Vladimir Urazhdin Jun 7, 2016 8:48 PM (in response to Anneke De Beer)

Hi Anneke, welcome to the forum.
Yes, your staircase model can be parametrically linked to global variables. But you have a better chance to get help and specific advise if you attach your model for review.
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  Anneke De Beer Jun 7, 2016 9:46 PM (in response to Vladimir Urazhdin)
  
  I have tried I can not find the option to upload the model. so here is a picture of it, its not the best as im still super new at it.
  
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    Anna Wood Jun 8, 2016 12:14 AM (in response to Anneke De Beer)
    
    To post solid models use the Advanced Editor link in the upper right of the dialog box. You will get an option to upload files.
    
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    Gayan Rathnaweera Jun 8, 2016 8:38 AM (in response to Anneke De Beer)
    
    and then use attach to attach your solid model as shown below
    
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    Deepak Gupta Jun 8, 2016 1:04 AM (in response to Anneke De Beer)
    
    Check #18 of Forum Posting on how to attach files while replying to a post.
    
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Re: Linear Patterns and Global Variables

Adnan Mann Jun 8, 2016 9:49 AM (in response to Anneke De Beer)

Hi Anneke, if i understand you correctly you want to be able to change the amount of stairs and rails without having to re-draw them.
I can think of 2 options:
1st which is straight forward but doesn't involve the linear tool and will need you to re-jig your design- So perhaps have the stair and rail as their own model and then import them into an assembly file as and when needed.

2nd - which is probably more on what your looking for which is to set attributes to the stair and rail and create a configuration table, this way you can use the amounts in the excel document of the configuration table to add as many stairs and rails as you want or even a relationship so when a stair is added so is a rail and vice versa.
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