Scale Model

[dpinho]

Is is possible to Scale a model and use the parameter in a family table.


A couple of components are very similar except for their size. They could be driven by a relation, which would change all features in the model.


do you think I could do it using Scale Modelplus family table..?


thanks a lot.

 

[dpinho]

So it

 

[michael3130]

dpinho,


Using scale model has its problems, mainly that it doesn't show up in the model tree.


Use the warp tool and then transform to scale the model. This then produces a feature in your tree. Family tables can then be generated using the scale value to change the size of the instances.


Let me know how you get on.


Michael

 

[dpinho]

Michael


I did not think of that....


sounds likea great idea...Although, I haven

 

[michael3130]

The warp takes a few goes to get the hang of it, but stick to the transform tool in warp and you will get it to work ok.


I tried it before I did that last post and it all works well.


Good Luck

 

[dpinho]

It

 

[michael3130]

Yes, that's how I did it.


I had 3 instances plus the original.


The original was full size, instance 1 was .5 scale, instance 2 was twice the size and instance 3 was 4 times bigger.


I'll try and post the model so you can see what i did.


Michael

 

[dpinho]

I really appreciate that!!





Thanks a lot

 

[michael3130]

2007-12-19_091414_cube.prt.zip


I should have read your e-mail a bit more closely. I set up a family table to have the different instances, but if you don't want to do that you can still easily change the scale.


Have a look at the attached model and see if it's what you're after.


Michael

 

[dpinho]

Absolutely A+!


I got it now. the options tab was unavailable coz I was doing it wrong.


Thank you very much!

 

[michael3130]

No problem, glad it worked.


Michael

 

[pjw]

Use a 'Shrinkage' feature if you have Pro/MOLDESIGN. You would need a separate feature for each value of shrinkage used because I don't think you can parameterise the value and put it into a family table. If you don't have Moldesign I don't think I can help you with sending you a UDF of the shrinkage feature because I don't think Pro/E will allow you to place it. However, I COULD send you a template part file with numerous shrinkage features in it and then you could delete what you didn't want out of the model tree.