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Summary
In the Block Editor, the Parameters Manager displays a consolidated view of
all parameters and user-defined properties for the block definition.
The Parameters Manager palette includes a grid control with three columns
(Name, Expression, Value) by default. You can add one or more additional
columns (Type, Order, Show, or Description) using the shortcut menu.
DescriptionColumn
Displays the variable nameName
Displays the real number or equation, for
example, d1+d2
Expression
Displays the value of the expressionValue
Additional Columns
Displays the dimensional constraint type
or variable value
Type
Controls the order properties are displayed
in the Properties palette
Order
Displays the parameter as a property of the
block reference
Show
Displays the comments or notes associated
with the user variable
Description
The Type column affects the formatting of the parameter in the Parameters
Manager and Properties palette. It also affects the value of the parameter when
the block is scaled.
Block Scale FactorPrecisionUnitsType
Scaled by scale factorLUPRECLUNITSDistance
No scaleAUPRECAUNITSAngle
No scaleLUPRECDecimalReal
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