Analysis - measure..... then how do you use it in relations?

[Skiddy]

ive created an arc, which i need the length to use in further relations.

So i have used analysis, measure, add feature.

At which it moves to the model tree.

But how can i USE this measurement in relations?

many thanks

 

[mloew]

Skiddy,

The syntax for relating the analysis features is as follows:

parameter_name:FID_analsysis_feature_name

Thus, if you were using the length from Analysis feature "Analysis1" it would be:

length:FID_Analysis1

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.

 

[HotSteam]

Mloew,

Were did you find this information? I was tring to find this the other night. Can't find much in the PTC online documentatiuon of what you can use in a relation or programs. Is there complete documentation of the syntax/symantics of what can go into a relation?

Andy Patterson

 

[mloew]

Andy,

Perhaps I cheated, but I went through training on Behavioral Modeling and Mechanism Design by Dr. Andreas Vlahinos, President of Advanced Engineering Solutions LLC (

http://www.aes.nu).

Here is a link to the training class on BMX:

http://www.aes.nu/bmx.html.

I highly recommend it!

Also, there are some free tutorials on the web:

PTC Tips and Tricks: Solving Engineering Problems with BMX (

http://www.ptc.com/appserver/it/icm...timg/main_v.jsp?im_dbkey=12683&icg_dbkey=382)

PTC Technical Support Knowledge Base (

http://www.ptc.com/appserver/cs/search/kdb.jsp?lang=en)

Note: you must have maintenance to search the knowledge base.

And these from the PTC Customer Care Zone (

http://ptc-mss.com):

[ul][li]BMX Tutorial:

http://ptc-mss.com/Tutorial/bmx_crank_tutorial.zip

[/li][li] Customer Care E-Newsletter: Pro/ENGINEER Behavioral Modeling Extension (BMX) & Solving Engineering Problems w/ BMX (

http://ptc-mss.com/Tutorial/Tip_Tech/Customer PTC E-Newsletter 7-28-2003_A.pdf)

[/li][/ul]

Please also take a look at the links in the FAQ PTC Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/MECHANICA internet resources (faq554-468)


Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.

 

[mloew]

Oops, I neglected to add the link to this excellent article from the Spring 2003 issue of Profiles Magazine (

http://www.profilesmagazine.com):

Put an End to Endless Iterations with Behavioral Modeling
by Dana Coombs, SYNTHES Maxillofacial

http://www.profilesmagazine.com/p23/bmx.html

Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.