Using Parameters

This task explains how to use parameters. For a fuller outline of the parameters-related tasks, see the Knowledgeware Infrastructure - Tips and Techniques - Summary dedicated to the knowledgeware infrastructure  capabilities.
Check the settings below:
From the Start->Knowledgeware menu, select the Knowledge Advisor workbench.
From the Tools menu, select  Options->General->Parameters.
In the Knowledge tab, check the With Value and With Formula check boxes, and click OK.
When working in a Japanese environment, check the Surrounded by check box under Parameter names.

From the Tools menu, select  Tools->Options...->Infrastructure->Part Infrastructure
Check at least the Relations and Parameters boxes in the Display tab, and click OK.

It is recommended to check all the options located below the Specification tree settings.

 
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  1. Open the KwrStartDocument.CATPart document.

    If you expand the Parameters node in the specification tree, the Material parameter is the only one displayed.
    At this stage of the scenario, don't pay any attention to this default parameter.

     

    		The Relations node can't be expanded as there is no default relation in a CATIA document.

  2. Click the I_FormulaP2.gif (164 bytes) icon. The Formulas dialog box is displayed.
    The Incremental box must be unchecked.

  3. In the New Parameter of type list, select the Length item, then click New Parameter of type.

  4. In  Edit name or value of the current parameter, replace the Length.1 string with PadLength, and click Apply.
    A new parameter is added to the document  parameter list both in the Formulas dialog box and in the specification tree. You have just created a user parameter.

  5. Click OK in the Formulas dialog box to terminate the dialog. Keep your document open and proceed to the next task.
 

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