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system parameter for family table

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derekh001

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Mar 29, 2005
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I need to set a user parameter based on whether a part is single or is a generic with a family table. Is there a system parameter that indicates the presence of a family table? I know I could set one user parameter to "generic", then have the other parameter evaluate based on this, but I'd like to have it recognize on its own automatically. Thanks.

Derek H.
CAD to the Bone
 
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Why do you need this?
What data management system are you using? - if it's Intralink then this reports whether a part is a generic or an instance.
 
We do not have Intralink. Believe me I wish we did. Management is considering adopting a numbering system where drawings of parts with family tables will have a different suffix. I have a relation that makes the drawing number equal the file name, plus a suffix. partnum = rel_model_name () + "-001". The suffix needs to be "-900" for family tables. It's stupid, I don't agree with it, I'm just trying to make it work.


 
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