I'm loving the Propery Manager and it's ability to create configurations based on numberical imput. For example I have a part that is wall panel - 42" wide by X long. We need several lengths throughout our project. I insert the panel into the assembly and manually type in the length and voila - a panel is inserted at that length and a configuration is created for that length - all is well. Then I got the idea that instead of typing in the length - whey not add a relation from the panel sketch (that defines the length) to a point on the assembly which would dictate the length. For example - mate the panel at the ceiling and put in a coincident relation between the bottom of the panel and the floor.
My issue is I can't figure out a way for SW to create configurations based on driven dimensions. If I use the Property Manager - it requires a length to be put in (AFAIK). Any way to create multiple configurations based on what the length ends up being for that panel? I would be inserting it in various locations - so not all panels are the same length - thus the need for a configuration. I am also making the description in such a way that it shows the length of the panel (for ordering purposes).
Thanks so much!
John
John,
You can add a design table to create different configurations. Check out design tables, you will be thoroughly impressed. I am not sure if design tables would be your answer to your question but maybe.
Chad