Using an Extrusion to Drive an Equation?

[DonSS]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem I'm encountering? I'm working on a bridge design in which I have multiple parts in an assembly. What I have been doing is using the dimension of one part to govern the dimension of another part via the equations tool. For example, the OD of a certain rod controls the ID in the plate it mates to. I.e.:

"D1@Sketch1@10219.Part" = "D1@Sketch2@10223.Part" + .125

This method has been working very well, however, now I am trying to write an equation that is based on the length of a part that has been extruded (a beam), and I can't find a name for the length dimension of the extrusion (I drew a cross section of the beam and extruded it lenthwise). Can anyone help out with this problem? Thanks a bunch.

Don

 

[TheTick]

When you double-click on the feature in the feature manager tree, the dimension will appear. It may appear off to the side, so you may need to zoom out.

Gravity is a harsh mistress.

 

[SBaugh]

Also the default color is blue for feature dimensions. That is if you haven't changed it your default colors.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[TheTick]

http://www.eng-tips.com/faqs.cfm?spid=559&sfid=590

FAQ regarding names for variables used in equations.

Gravity is a harsh mistress.

 

[DonSS]

Thanks everyone! That was exactly what I was looking for!!

Don