Hey guys,
Is it possible to use a similar equation in the drawing's title block as we can in BOMs?
For example:
I have two custom properties:
NameENG and NameENGMat
I would like to do the following:
If NameENG is empty I would like to show NameENGMat in the title block, but if the NameENG is not empty, I would like to show NameENG.
The reason for this is that
NameENGMat holds the info of the material's shape, for example, Sheet Metal, Round Tube, etc.
but
the NameENG holds the information of the part's purpose, for example, Axis, Shaft, Holder
To some parts, I give specific names but to others (not important ones) I just name by the shape of the material.
But in both cases, I need to make a drawing of the part and I want its name to show in the drawing title block.
Currently, we are using only one CP for this. We have templates for different "shapes" of parts and we have the name already saved in the template. In case I give the part a special name, I need to delete the value of the CP and add a new one. But this way I lose the information about the shape of the material, which is not good for the manufacturers.
Any ideas?
btw. we don't use weldments or cutlists
Hello,
I don't believe an equation to discern whether one is blank is possible.
You can use layers, though.
Create a layer for each CP and create the corresponding linked note on each layer.
In the layers dialog, turn off the layer that is less likely to occur.
When you need to switch to the other CP, instead of deleting, just open the layers dialog and toggle the visibility of these CP layers accordingly.
Remember to also toggle the print status too as this can get turned off. And unless this is on too, the CP will show but not print.
Kevin