using variables in drafts? 1

[mrcadmand]

I am importing a variable used in a part into my draft template. The problem I am having is the format is not right. If I use the distance variable, it comes in with "in"(inch mark) as a suffix. If I use scalar variable, it comes in with only 2 decimal places. I want 3 decimal places with no "in" suffix. I have tried changing the precision in both the properties and the style I'm using. Nothing seems to change it. I am also using ST3.

 

[beachcomber]

I am assuming here that you just want to get rid of th "in" suffix and that you are using property text in the draft file.
The property text will be something like %{variablename¦GP}

You need to add the /NU qualifier after the variable name to get rid of the units so it will read %{variablename/NU¦GP}.
There are quite a few qualifiers so look for property text in the Help topics.

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[mrcadmand]

For some reason if the variable is being called from a part %{GrooveEnd/CP|R1} and the variable type is set at distance, the /NU does not work. I was able to get the format I want by changing the type to Scaler.
Thanks for yor reply BC. I was able to find other property handlers that come in handy.

 

[beachcomber]

Alternatively you should be able to remove all references to measurement units by unchecking an option in the model.
It's somewhere in Solid Edge Options but I can't remember which tab.

bc.
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