The 'How To' Mode

atarget.gif (1372 bytes) This task explains how to use the 'How To' mode.

  1. Open the KwrFormula1.CATPart document.

  2. Click the Knowledge Inspector icon I_KnowledgeInspectorP2.gif (238 bytes) in the standard toolbar. The Knowledge Inspector dialog box is displayed. Check the 'How To' option.  By default, only the parameters which are constrained by a formula are displayed.

  3. If need be, check the Show All Parameters to display all the document parameters.

  4. Select the KwrStartDocument\PartBody\Hole.1\Diameter parameter (assuming that you would like to have this parameter modified). 

  5. Click Apply or Enter. The list of parameters to be modified in order to change  the Hole.1\Diameter parameter is displayed in the 'Use' area.

  6. Select the Pad.1\FirstLimit\Length parameter. 

  7. Check the What If option.

  8. Modify the FirstLimit\Length parameter in 'What If' mode.

  9. Click OK to apply the parameter modification to your document.

aremind.gif (956 bytes) Note that:

Checking the Show All Parameters option displays all the document parameters. An f  letter in the Dvn column indicates that the parameter is constrained by a formula.
Selecting a parameter in the 'Use' area while the Show All Parameters is checked,  highlights the selected parameter in the parameter list above.

 

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