Defining PowerCopy Built-In Endcut Reference

You can define a powercopy built-in endcut reference by defining parameters and performing a powercopy operation.

Before you begin: Create a structure endcut.
  1. Double-click the 3D representation node in the tree.
  2. Create a geometrical set:
    1. From the Geometrical Tools section of the action bar, click Geometrical Set .
      The Insert Geometrical Set dialog box appear.
    2. In the Name box, enter Power Copy Geometry Set.
    3. Click OK.
    The geometrical set node is created in the tree.
  3. Create parameters.
    1. From the Tools section of the action bar, click Formula .
      The Formulas editor appears.
    2. Create the required parameters.

      Tips:
      • Add the string Pub_ to define the parameter as public. The public parameters can be modified.
      • Add the string Priv_ to define the parameter as private. These parameters cannot be modified.

    The parameters are created in the tree below the Parameters node.

    For more information about creating parameters, refer to Knowledge Basics User's Guide: Creating and Working with Parameters.

    Notes:
    • Only public parameters are visible while instantiating an endcut.
    • If a parameter is unlocked, values can be changed during instantiation.
    • You can lock parameters to restrict changing values.

  4. Move the parameters under the geometrical set.
  5. Create a power copy:
    1. From the Compass, click Generative Shape Design.
    2. From the Tools section of the action bar, click Power Copy .
      The Power Copy Definition dialog box appears.
    3. Select the Power Copy Geometry Set geometrical set in the tree.
    4. Click OK.

The built-in endcut is defined.

You can create an endcut table listing various endcut sizes and set it in the Structure Resources table of Data Setup.
Note: The same endcut reference can be used for various sizes. Hence, the Endcut Table acts as a Design Table.