Parameter Manager
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With Parameter Manager you can make calculations and enter variables into Parametric Shapes which will allow you to define the dimensions more precisely.
For more information about Parametric Shapes visit Plan - Asset Library & Browser
Parameter Properties
Select a Parametr Manager icon on right navigation bar, the dialog window allows you to change properties:
Name: Name of your Parameter.
Expression: Mathematical expression, a finite combination of symbols that is well formed according to context dependent rules.
Value: Is a number signifying the result of a calculation or function from Expression.
Unit: A unit of measurement is a definite magnitude of a quantity.
Comment: Enter any phrases describing your Parameter.
Model Parameters
Parametric Shapes are prepared to be calculated in Parameter Manager. Whenever Parametric Shape is created core dimensions are automatically added to Parameter Manager. For example if cube is added to viewport three parameters are made: Lenght, Height, Width.
User Parameters
You can calculate and combine specific prefixes, tables and even physical constants to specify value of each parameter.
Calculations will be visible on viewport and Asset parameters.
Units for Expressions
You can use Unit field in Expression field for calculations.
Prefixes
You can use names of Prefixes with Units in Expression field for calculations.
The following decimal prefixes are available:
The following binary prefixes are available. They can be used with units bits (b) and bytes (B):
Physical Constants
You can use names of constants in Expression field for calculations.
Universal Constants
Electromagnetic Constants
Atomic and Nuclear Constants
Physico-chemical Constants
Adopted Values
Natural Units