Change Parameter Question

[garrettF9Q8X]

So is there a way I can use "Change Parameter" with Patterns? I tried making a Parameter labeled outcirclecount with a numerical value of 24. When I entered outcirclecount in Quantity for Edit Circlular Pattern, it went red and wouldn't let me hit okay. It is only letting me put in a numerical value. I have a bunch of parts that are all on different planes, where I need to change the overall size. I am trying to figure out a way I can quickly change the Pattern qt so I don't have to go and manual do it for every part. Any ideas? 

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[kandennti]

Hi @garrettF9Q8X -san.

I looked at the data but couldn't find a parameter called “outcirclecount”.
Also, there's an error displayed on the timeline, and I don't know what part it's referring to.

Is this even a question about using the API?

[garrettF9Q8X]

I would say yes. I'm curious why I cant use a custom parameter in the Circle Pattern function. Im about to try it in the Rectangular Pattern function after I do the latest update. If it can be, or if a script can be made to make it happen, or if I am just going to have to manually adjust the circles for each one of my parts every time I make a different tooling version? 

[garrettF9Q8X]

So yes, it doesn't work in the Rectangular Pattern either. Quantity has to be a numerical value, no letters so a custom Change Parameter can't be used. 

[garrettF9Q8X]

I made a parameter. You can test it by making your own parameter. You can
do it just by making your own circle in a drawing, making a smaller circle
somewhere close to the outside edge. Make a parameter with what ever qt you
want with what ever name. Then just try entering that name in the quantity
field of the circle pattern. Doesn't work. Ill try in a little bit to
resend a file if need be. Thanks.

[BrianEkins]

I'm guessing that the problem is that the parameter you're trying to use for the quantity is the wrong unit type. By default, when you create a new parameter, its unit is the default distance. For a quantity, you need a unitless parameter. You can choose "No Units" in the drop-down list, as shown below. With the correct unit type, it should let you specify that parameter when creating or editing the pattern.

[garrettF9Q8X]

Awesome, I'll try that!

[garrettF9Q8X]

That worked!!!! thank you!