How to make different sized versions of designs using parametric modeling?

How to make different sized versions of designs using parametric modeling?

michael55SE4
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How to make different sized versions of designs using parametric modeling?

michael55SE4
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I've created what's basically a really complicated box, where there's a dozen or so parameters that define how it looks.  

 

Now I can change the parameters and have them show up in the model, i.e. changing height, width, and depth for different situations. 

 

The problem is I need to capture configuration A, B, C etc. for CAD.   Its not realistic to change the parameters on the fly, since there's a fair amount of layout that needs to be done by hand to get the different sizes laid out for the CNC, so changing the parameters for a new design would blow away the work done for the previous size laying out the panels on the 4'x8' Shopbot stock.

 

I thought that perhaps I could "insert" the design into another file, and then edit the parameters there without hanging the original, but the new parameters didn't seem to take effect in the new file.

 

I tried copying the design, and that did allow for different parameters, but now I've got two designs to edit to fix design flaws, and there's going to be a dozen more variations, so its not possible to maintain that many variations from separate design files.

 

What am I missing here?  I've searched all over the help but couldn't find a solution.

 

Thanks!  

 

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TrippyLighting
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Can you share the design ?


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JeromeBriot
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Hello,

 

I'm not sure if it could help you but have a look at this add-in: Sheeter - Google Sheets Connection for Fusion 360