Working with SoftParametrics

The Soft Parametric options let you choose whether you want to create datum elements without or with restricted modification possibilities or feature elements with local or global feature update capabilities.

Depending on the used SoftParametric mode, the update capability includes the following:

  • Defined operation parameters, such as length and angle of a flange.
  • Conditions derived from the operation, such as the transition continuity between matched surfaces.
  • Analyses, such as continuity deviation check.

Important:
  • A datum or feature element is not re-computed if all conditions are kept, as in this case, sculpting the input geometry has no impact on the result.
  • Features in the Adapt, Rebuild, Reshape, and AutoReshape modes are only updated dynamically, if
    • the Play mode is active in the Organize panel and
    • the Automatic update mode is selected in Me > Preferences > Common Preferences > Object Properties > Infrastructure tab, Update section.


In this section:

Create a Datum Element
Create an Inactive Element
Create an Alert Element
Create an Adapt Element
Create a Rebuild Element
Create a Reshape Element
Create an AutoReshape Element