Loading a Mechanism Assembly : Adjusting / Parameters & Formulas

Access:

  1. Click the button, or select Assembly > Add From Catalog from the Assembly menu bar. The function also appears on the Graphics Area popup submenu.

  2. Select a Mechanism Assembly from the Catalog.

Press the Expand button to display the lower part of the dialog, Parameters & Formulas.

This part of the dialog shows:

Free Dimension

Free Variables

Formulas

Notes

Free Dimension

The Free Dimension section shows the parts in the mechanism assembly that include free dimensions in their catalog table. The dialog shows their dimension names and the values of the dimensions. The dimension values may be changed.

Free Variables

The Free Variable section displays any free variables if they were defined, together with their description and value. The values may be changed.

Formulas

The Formula Name section shows a list of formulas that were defined when the Mechanism Assembly was saved. the formulas and the calculated values are read-only.

Notes

The Notes section enables you to enter any appropriate text note.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.