Working with the How To Mode

The How to mode (dependencies) helps you determine how your design can be changed to achieve a desired result.

Note: Do not use the F(x) capabilities with the Knowledge Inspector.

Before you begin: You must have opened a design.
  1. From the Tools section of the action bar , click Knowledge Inspector .
  2. In the Knowledge Inspector window, check How To
    Note: By default, only the parameters constrained by a formula are displayed.
  3. If need be, check Show All Parameters to display all parameters.
  4. Select a geometrical feature in the geometry.
  5. Click Apply or Enter.
    The list of parameters to be modified to change this feature appears in the Use area.
  6. Select one of them then check What If option..
  7. Modify this parameter in 'What If' mode.
  8. Click OK to apply the parameter modification to your document.
    Important:
    • Checking the Show All Parameters option displays all the document parameters. A f letter in the Dvn column indicates that the parameter is constrained by a formula.
    • Selecting a parameter in the 'Use' area when the Show All Parameters is checked, highlights the selected parameter in the parameter list above.