import Note from file based on parameter.

[james.lynch]

Hi all.


I've been asked to create some drawign templates for use in our department and what I'd like to do is import a saved note (eg. a 10 point multiline note specifying material type, finish ect.) based on a parameter specified in out 3D start part.


So, say I have 10 of these notes for 10 different materials. and say in my start part I have a parameter which specificies which material is to beused, when I create my drawing, I'd like to possibly be prompted to place the note but if not to place the note automatically.


Is this possible?


TIA.


James

 

[appinmi]

When you create a note in the drawing template, it's location is fixed, so you cannot move it around. You also cannot delete it. What I do, is create a table, even if it is only a one cell table. You can move a table once it is in the drawing.


In your case, create a table with 1 column and 10 rows. Erase all lines except the outside border. Each cell will point to the specific parameter that you want to get from the model, (ex: &material). When you create the drawing, the table will automatically fill itself and you can move it to whatever location you want.

 

[james.lynch]

appinmi,


Thanks for the reply and the table tip. - very helpful!


the problem is that I don't want to have to populate 10 parameters in the model to fill in a note. We use the same start part for quite a few different materials.


I would simply like a parameter to be filled in when the part is created eg. material:ABS or whatever, and then the drawing will bring in the note for ABS.


Can this be done? (I dont want to use a different start part for each mateial) The material may not even be fully specified at that stage..


Thanks,


James

 

[superdutynick]

Why dont you write relations in your start part...


If material == "ABS"
Note_line_1 = xxxxxxxx
Note_line_2 = xxxxxxxx
endif


Where each Note_Line_# is a string parameter that you have created.


Just call them in your table or note, which ever you prefer to use