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Summary
The Parameters Manager palette displays all associative variables (dimensional
constraint variables and user-defined variables) available in the drawing.
You can create, edit, rename, group, and delete associative variables.
The Parameters Manager palette includes a grid control with three columns,
by default. You can also add two columns (Description, Type) using the
shortcut menu.
List of Options
The following options are displayed.
DescriptionColumn
Displays the variable nameName
Displays the real number or the equation
for the expression, for example, d1+d2
Expression
Displays the value of the expressionValue
Additional Columns
Displays the dimensional constraint type
or variable value
Type
Displays the comments or notes associated
with the user variable
Description
Create a Dimensional Variable
To create a dimensional variable, you apply a dimensional constraint to an
object in the drawing. Dimensional variables are displayed under the
Dimensional Constraint Parameters group header in the Parameters Manager
palette.
User variables are custom variables that enable you to create and drive object
relationships. These variables can contain constants, or equations.
Click the New User Parameter icon on the Parameters Manager palette to
create a user variable. Alternatively, double-click an empty cell to create a
user-defined variable.
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