[NX8] Pattern instance not update via expression

[cubalibre000]

Hi,
I don't understand if it's a bug or I wrong the procedure.
As you can see from the video attached, I'm able to edit some instance value via 'Edit parameter', but not via Tools->Expression.

Thank you...

Using NX 8 and TC8.3

 

[JohnRBaker]

OK, I've figured out what's happening, I'm just not sure whether this is what we should have expected or not, so I'll be opening a PR and we'll see what the developer has to say.

That being said, what is happening is that when you're using the dialog to edit the parametric value of one of the pattern members, what is actually happening is that a NEW expression is being created which will actually cause the original expression to also update. The confusing part is that there is no link between the NEW expression and the one it's 'overriding' so if you manually edit either expression (the NEW one or the original one) but not the other, the manual edit is not performed. However, if you edit BOTH expressions manually then it works fine. It appears that when you use the dialog to override the original value, the software performs two operations; it creates a NEW expression AND it changes the original one.

Anyway, if I learn anything, I'll posting some here.

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[cubalibre000]

Thank you John for dedicating time and effort to my question.

Thank you...

Using NX 8 and TC8.3