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- The Parametric Part window is now open, in which you can define relationships between the parameters you've defined. First, enter a name for the part.
The eventual part will be defined by only three parameters: the hole radius, distance between hole centers, and depth. All other parameters will be functions of these three. - The names of the parameters currently listed don't tell the user exactly what they are for, so we can add parameters with more obvious names. To do this, right-click on the first parameter on the list, and select Insert Parameter.
- Name this parameter "HoleRad."
- "HoleRad" is now first parameter on the list. Under "Value," enter the default radius that will be used when you first insert the part.
- Under "Type," specify "Linear."
- Create another parameter for the center-to-center distance between the holes. This parameter can be named "CenToCen." Specify an initial "Value" and "Type."
- Under "Value" next to "H1," replace the number with "HoleRad." Do the same for "H2."
- Define"R" as twice the hole radius.
- Set "W" as equal to "CenToCen."
- Now the three controling parameters needed for the part are defined. They are "HoleRad," "CenToCen," and "D." Click Finish to close the Parametric Part window.
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