Expression "MakeNumber()" from attribute value, NX11 2

[3dr]

Is there a way I can extract a numeric value from an attribute that has the a symbol along side the number?

I need a way to extract values from say a number with a diameter symbol included.

Dave
Automotive Tooling / Aircraft Tooling / Ground Support Structures

NX9, Win 7 Pro SP1

 

[multicaduser]

I haven't tried this, but can you split the string using the symbol then use makenumber()?

NX 11.0.1.11 Windows 10

 

[3dr]

Cool... how do you split the string??

Dave
Automotive Tooling / Aircraft Tooling / Ground Support Structures

NX9, Win 7 Pro SP1

 

[multicaduser]

An example can be found here.

https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=351996

a="1.2.3.4.5"
a1=splitstring(a,".")={"1","2","3","4","5"}

NX 11.0.1.11 Windows 10

 

[cowski]

Or something like this:

www.nxjournaling.com

 

[multicaduser]

That's nice and compact cowski. You'd laugh at the way I develop formulas though, create each step separately then combine when all is working. Just an old self taught user here, and lot of what I build comes from your examples. Your support is greatly appreciated.

NX 11.0.1.11 Windows 10

 

[cowski]

create each step separately then combine when all is working

I do the same.

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[3dr]

This a great, Thanks! I'm over the hump.

Random question... is it possible to set a temporary variable to perform and return a value?
Seems like it could be useful at times. I've got a lot of expressions supporting the same tasks but reporting to their unique logical thread.

Dave
Automotive Tooling / Aircraft Tooling / Ground Support Structures

NX9, Win 7 Pro SP1

 

[3dr]

@ multicaduser

You have to do that when you get into the larger stuff.
Just got thru nesting if and else expressions 3 layers deep.

Makes your head spin after a while. Hard to keep track of what the @#@!# your doing after a while. lol

Dave
Automotive Tooling / Aircraft Tooling / Ground Support Structures

NX9, Win 7 Pro SP1