automate pattern tables

[tazengr]

I used the faq in the forum that automates pro engineer models thru the use of excel.
Here is the link

http://www.eng-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=1254

I can do this for simple dimensions that are in a sketch. But I would like to do this for making several patterns per model.

Q.
Is there a way to automate the creation of patterns through the use of pattern tables?

Thanks,
Tazengr

 

[Tunalover]

You can create pattern tables manually then read them in. Using Notepad or other simple text editor you can create a lot of tables in short order.

Also remember that an Identical pattern can be converted to General pattern governed by a table. The table is created by Pro/E in the conversion. In this way you can delete or suppress members of the pattern (except, maybe, the leading feature). That can't be done with an Identical pattern.



Tunalover

 

[tazengr]

Thanks,
I also found a good article that uses if statements under RELATIONS to dictate which pattern the model will use.
Here is the link.

http://www.profilesmagazine.com/p28/tips_reddy.html

Pat Starks