Sheetmetal multi body part linking parameters

[matthew.sCCHY7]

Hi everyone (again, 2nd post in two days) 

I am currently working on building an adaptive user parameter switchboard, 

I have an enclosure body that is made up of 5 different solid body parts based off parametric planes. 

I also have a rule to write files as a dxf for fabrication in our workshop from the full assembley, 

When I export a body as a part I cant seem to link parameters as required so that the form and rules works in the assembly. 

can you link parameters across derived parts?

Does anyone have any examples or any thoughts on how to achieve this? 

Thanks 

Matt 

[andrewdroth]

Yes, in the parameter window choose 'link' change the filetype to ipt. 

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Matt,

This should be easily doable. Go to Parameters dialog and find the parameters you link to push (make it derived). Go to far right column Export and check the box. Then the parameter will be pushed to the derived parts.

Many thanks!

[andrewdroth · Accepted solution]

Based on your picture I think you may also be able to simplify your master part a bit as well.

See attached part as an example.

[matthew.sCCHY7]

Hi Andrew, 

Thanks for your comment, 

Your example part is spot on, however is there a way to extract dxf's of multibody parts without having to create new parts or new flat patterns?? 

Thanks in advance 

Matt 

[matthew.sCCHY7]

Hi John, 

Thanks for your input, 

I have tried this but I cannot seem to make these parameters changeable in a form in the master assembly, 

Is there a way to do this? 

Thanks 

Matt

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Matthew,

Sheet Metal related parameters (thickness, bend radius, and so on) are controlled by Sheet Metal Rules. I don't think they can be or shall be driven by iLogic rules.

Flat pattern cannot be created in a multi-solid body sheet metal part. You do need to use Make Components workflow to push individual body as a sheet metal part and create flat pattern there.

Many thanks!