Adding a Parameter to a Feature

You can add parameters directly to a feature enabling you to follow the life cycle of this feature. If you delete it, the parameter is also deleted. This function also enables you to better organize parameters.

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About the Parameters Explorer
  1. Create a Representation containing a rectangular Pad.

  2. In the specification tree, select the root feature, then click and select Knowledgeware > Knowledge Advisor.

  3. In the specification tree, select the Pad.

  4. Click Parameters Explorer . The Parameter Explorer dialog box is displayed.

  5. From the New Parameter of Type list, select the String type, then in the opposite field ('With'), select Multiple Values. Click New Parameter of Type.

  6. In the Value list dialog box:


    • Enter Type1 string, then press Enter
    • Enter Type2 string, then press Enter
    • Click OK to go back to the Parameter Explorer dialog box.

  7. If need be, rename the created parameter in the Local Name field and add a comment.

  8. From the New Parameter of Type list, select the Mass type, then in the opposite field ('With'), select the Single Value item. Click New Parameter of Type. The Mass.1 name is displayed by default in the Properties and a default value of 0kg is assigned to the created parameter.

  9. Modify these values as indicated below:

  10. Click OK. Both parameters are displayed in the specification tree right below the Pad.



Important: Parameters added using the Parameters Explorer are displayed right below the feature they are assigned.