I want to use the x, y and z dimensions of the part highlighted in blue in order to drive all x, y and z dimensions of the parts inside the green assembly.
Example: When I change the y height of the blue part, all parts in the green assembly change by the same factor.
Is a design table the way to go? Any videos on the best way to go about this? Detailed descriptions? Examples to follow maybe.
Frederick Law wrote:
We call it SSP or Master Sketch.
A single part file driving everything.
Another way is DriveWorks.
DriveWorks Express came with SW.
There is training in DriveWorks website.
The difference between the methods described by Frederick Law is this:
The first option - gives you the ability to change parts / assemblies
The second option - gives the possibility to create a series of types of parts / assemblies, i.e. similar to configurations.
Another option is to use global variables - which can also be used in conjunction with other solutions.
You got good advice, the Law is on your side
A single part file driving everything.
That's one way. Another method is a single Excel file driving everything and a lot more.
What I do for stuff like this is have 3 planes in the assembly
Then the sketches of each part are related to the 3 added planes and the base planes (Assembly planes). This assumes one corner is fixed, typically 0,0,0.
To work this way, start by creating the parts inside the assembly. When done with the design, export the parts to files.
If you work that way, save as will not be a good workflow. Have to use Pack and Go on the assembly to keep everything linked when making copies.
I design sheet metal tanks that vary in size and sheet metal gauge. I take much care making sure that the model updates when thicknesses change. Sometimes two parts have to relate to each other as well as the planes to keep re-sizing part working right.
Think through all of the possible changes over time when making the model.
We call it SSP or Master Sketch.
A single part file driving everything.
Another way is DriveWorks.
DriveWorks Express came with SW.
There is training in DriveWorks website.