Parametric Text Value Not Saved with Drawing

[brian_simister]

New to Fusion, this is one of my first designs.

I have create 3 simply cabinetry jigs that use parametric values more specifically 1 parameter of type TEXT to assign automatically assign the text to the text box based on the parameter.

For some reason 2 of the files work correctly in that I can simply change the parameter and the text auto-updates but this 3rd file always reverts to the value of the parameter in both locations where text exists.

Works as expected:  T Parameterized.f3d

Text box not working correctly and converting to value: Plus Parameterized.f3d

I am sure that I am the problem here but can't for the life of me understand why it work in one file but not the other. 

To make matters worse, I can correct the problem, save the file and it will revert back to the text value as opposed to the parameter the next time I open the file.

[g-andresen]

Hi,

Your text menu contains a fixed value instead of the variable name “SIZE”.

günther

[brian_simister]

Yes this is the problem. Even if you add the variable SIZE to this model and save the file it will show ‘5/8”’ the next time you open the file. I am trying to figure out why SIZE disappears when you save the file. 

[g-andresen]

Hi,

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@brian_simister  schrieb:

Yes this is the problem. Even if you add the variable SIZE to this model and save the file it will show ‘5/8”’ the next time you open the file. I am trying to figure out why SIZE disappears when you save the file. 

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This did not occur when I repeated the actions several times.

Perhaps a utility would be helpful?

günther

[rosie_lucas1]

Hello @brian_simister,

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[brian_simister]

No unfortunately, neither response helped.

[Phil.E · Accepted solution]

Please let us know if this ever repeats. 

1. To fix your design, temporarily make a 'text'+parameter formula.
2. Finish the sketch.
3. Edit the sketch again and erase the formula, replace with just the word SIZE.
4. Close and open the sketch/design to validate the fix. 

Example:

(reference FUS-236294  defect ticket)

[brian_simister]

@Phil.E, not sure why the above solution worked but it did so I will take it run.  Thank you all for your help and support.

[Phil.E]

Please let me know if you see it again. Hopefully this gets fixed soon, as the team is aware of it now. Thanks for reporting it!!