Minimum Straight Length

This section describes the Minimum Straight Length tables and how you can customize them.

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Overview

This section provides a brief overview of the Minimum Straight Length table.

The Minimum Straight Length table maps some attributes of the trays with the allowed minimum straight lengths between two bends.

In Data Setup, this table should be assigned to:

  • when using file-based tables, the Minimum Straight Length Table item in the resource table of Raceway Design Resources.
  • when using Engineering Specification objects, a specification in the resource table of Raceway Specification Resources.

Table Description

This section describes the customization options of the Minimum Straight Length table.

File-Based Table

A typical Minimum Straight Length file-based table is shown below:

V_StandardV_NominalSizeV_RealizationTypeV_ShapeV_HeightV_WidthV_MaterialNameV_MinimumStraightLength
100mm Rectangle 100mm 300mm Steel 700mm
200mm Rectangle 200mm 500mm Steel 1100mm
100mm FlatOval 100mm 300mm Steel 700mm
200mm FlatOval 200mm 500mm Steel 1100mm

Note: Values in this table are independent of the values you enter in the discrete list tables.

To customize the table, enter a line in the spreadsheet for each standard and size in every material that you use.

ParameterTypeImportanceInput / OutputDescription
V_StandardStringRequiredInputUsed for filtering
V_NominalSizeStringRequiredInputUsed for filtering
V_RealizationTypeStringRequiredInputUsed for filtering
V_ShapeStringRequiredInputUsed for filtering
V_HeightLengthRequiredInputUsed for filtering
V_WidthLengthRequiredInputUsed for filtering
V_MaterialNameStringRequiredInputUsed for filtering
V_MinimumStraightLengthLengthRequiredOutput
Important: Any material you specify in a table must exist in the database. There is a specific procedure for creating material - you must use this procedure and save the material in the database first. For more information, see the 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps and the Material Definition User's Guide. The name in the DS_Material column must match the name in the database. Also note that material names in the database must be unique. If you have two entries with the name nickel in the database then, when you are routing a nickel tray, you will get an error message and material will not be applied to the tray.

Engineering Specification Table

A typical Minimum Straight Length Engineering Specification table is shown below:

Nominal SizeRealization TypeShapeHeightWidthMaterialMaterial CategoryMinimum Straight Length
100mm Rectangle 100mm 300mm Steel Steel 700mm
200mm Rectangle 200mm 500mm Steel Steel 1100mm
100mm FlatOval 100mm 300mm Steel Steel 700mm
200mm FlatOval 200mm 500mm Steel Steel 1100mm

The columns definitions are as follow:

Column NameColumn TypeLink to TableLink to Column
Nominal SizeNominal SizeTray Reference DimensionNominal Size
Realization TypeStringTray Reference DimensionRealization Type
ShapeStringTray Reference DimensionShape
HeightLengthTray Reference DimensionHeight
WidthLengthTray Reference DimensionWidth
MaterialMaterialTray Reference DimensionMaterial
Material CategoryStringTray Reference Dimension Material Category
Minimum Straight LengthLength--

The table has the following attributes:

  • Standard
  • Circuit Type

Sample Resource File

This section explains where to find the sample resource file.

The default location of XXX_XXX_MinimumTangentLength.xls is

..\startup\EquipmentAndSystems\Raceway\Specification\

and then the relevant specification, such as SS150R.

Where Used

Used in this appWhenIs seen as
Electrical Raceway 3D DesignRouting traysTable Browser dialog box