Defining a Variable to Create Parametric Geometry
Create a variable to create parametric geometry.
- On the Construct tab, in the Define group, click the Variable icon. From the drop-down list, select the Add variable icon.
- In the Name field, enter a name for the variable.
- In the Expression field, enter a value, expression or an already defined variable.
- [Optional] In the Comment field, add a comment or description for the variable.
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To view the result of the expression or test the validity of the expression
(without closing the dialog), click Evaluate.
The calculated result is displayed in the Value field.Note: The result is maintained until the next time the expression is evaluated (the result is not updated automatically when the expression is changed).
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Select one of the following workflows to close the dialog.
- To create the variable and close the dialog, click Create.
- To create the variable, but keep the dialog open to create another variable, click Add.