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242 | Chapter 11 Using Design Variables
Assigning Design Variables to Active Parts
Before the spring can be table driven, you need to assign the design variables
you have defined. You edit the sweep feature and the profile used to create
the sweep. You change the values controlling the feature with the design
variables you have just created.
To edit a sweep feature
1 Use
AMDIMDSP to set dimensions to display as equations.
Context Menu In the graphics area, right-click and choose Dimensioning
Dimensions as Equations.
2 Use
AMEDITFEAT to define the sweep feature to edit.
Context Menu In the graphics area, right-click and choose Edit Features
Edit.
Highlight the helical sweep.
3 In the Helix dialog box, enter the following:
Revolutions: rev
Height: ht
Diameter: dia
Choose OK. Then choose OK to exit the Sweep dialog box.
You have assigned design variables to the parameters controlling the sweep.