Inherit properties from base - update by iLogic rule

[Anonymous]

Assume the following situation:

• I would like to create a base part having e.g. 10 fx-properties (height, width, length, thickness...)
• I need 20 "derived" parts that should inherit exactly these 10 part properties
• I want to define the parameters values for each 20 part instances in the assembly
• Later I want to be able to add another parameter to the base part and it should be available to all 20 instances

I tried to derive from the base part (among other things...)
Using a rule setting the fx-properties didn't work because they are readonly for derived components

Still looking for a work process to handle this scenario efficiently (Beginner).

Any recommondations?
Thanks for your time 🙂

[CCarreiras]

Hi!

You just have to link the properties (PARAMETERS) between the assembly and the parts.

You can do this easily with a basic iLogic rule.

You can input values in the assembly enviroment and the values goes to change the parts within (or not ) the assembly.

[Anonymous]

Hi Carlos,

not sure if Iunderstand correctly. I checked out the possibilites with the linked parameter.

However, the properties are in my scenario still readonly. 

Here is a sample project containing:

- A master part (MasterRectPipe)

- Derived parts DerivedPartA + DerivedPartB

- A MasterComponent as a target for links from DerivedPartA / DerivedPartB

I placed a rule in the MasterComponent to change the linked values but it's not affecting anything. 

I placed a form to change the linked values but it's not allowing to change the values.

Propably  because of the readonly state of the properties...

What should work differently in your mind?