Design Table - What names are used for helix parameters? 1

[tluxon]

I have a tapered spring that I'd like to define both compressed and non-compressed configurations of in a design table - if possible.

I've noticed that I can control some features (not sketch entities with named dimensions) by using a header similar to "D1@Cut-Extrude1", where D1 is not a named dimension but seems to be the "name" that drives the length of the feature "Cut-Extrude1". I assume this is a hidden name since I don't seem to be able to find it anywhere other than the design table.

Is there a "name" that's used to specify the "Height" parameter of a Helix in design tables? Also, is there a listing of what "unannounced" parameter names are used for design tables?

Thanks,

Tim

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

If you select the Show dimension names in Tools > Options > System options & then double click the Helix/Spiral feature (inside the springs "Sweep" feature) in the Feature Manager, everything you entered (in the dialogue box) to create the Helix/Spiral should be showing & will be available for selection into a DT or Equation. The controlling diameter of the Helix/Spiral will also be visible if the sketch is double clicked.

The height control will probably be "D3@Helix/Spiral1" or something very similar. It is a dimension, but was input via the dialogue box rather than in the graphics area.

For other "unannounced" parameter names. go to the SW Help > Index section & drill down to design tables, configuration parameters

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[CorBlimeyLimey]

Forgot to mention that all the "control features" can be renamed to more meaningful ones, just like the regular dimnensions can.

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[tluxon]

That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Tim

 

[TheTick]

I always rename parameters used in equations and design tables. See <faq559-590>.

I have a design table-driven torsion spring with multiple positions. You will see that all key parameters have been renamed.
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