Basic parameter question

[bretonh]

I want to assign a dimension to a parameter.


How do I do this?

 

[spidernate]

you need to create a relation.

tools>relations> then pick on the feature that contains the dimension you want to control. picking the dim will paste it into the relation box, then if you are setting it equal to a parameter just use this format.

d21=Length

where Length is the name of your parameter.

 

[Pellerin]

spidernate, I think your equation is backwards.
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So the equation should be
Length=d21

 

[mcgowanp]

Well, if bretonh wants to assign a dimension to a parameter then spidernates equation is correct. In his case the parameter will control the dimension.


Paddy

 

[spidernate]

I'll be willing to bet that bretonh is a smart cookie, and should be able to figure out what he needs! (Between the three of us, anyways...)

 

[Pellerin]

I call them like I see them.<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />

 

[willyt]

You can set this relationship up either way.


If Length=d21, you have to find d21 in your model to change the value of "Length". If "Length" is created by changing the name of the dimension, and your relationship is d21=Length, you will have to find the "Length" dimension in your model to change the value of d21.


If "Length" is a value created in Parameters, this value will control all dimensions as stated in Relations.If I create a Parameter, i.e., value to control other values, I am able to go into Parameters, change the value and all relations will update. I think this is the easiest way tofind the controlling value.

 

[willyt]

To add to my reply:


One must first decide which value is going to be in control,"Length" or d21. This determines which value is to be on the right side of the equal sign, making it the controlling value. For example: if d21 must be 1/2 of "Length", d21=Length/2.