Creating a Parametric Panel

You can create a parametric panel using a contour.

Before you begin:
  • Create a structural system under the root product. Rename it, if necessary.
  • In Data Setup, assign the Structure Reference Catalog or the Structure Reference Library resource in the Structure Resources resource table. See Available Resources in Structure Resources
See Also
Managing Contours
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Content for Structure Apps
  1. From the Function section of the action bar, click Parametric Panel .
    The Parametric Panel dialog box appears.
  2. In the Type list, select one of following options:
    • Panel: Creates a panel (a structural object) similar to the basic panel.
    • Standalone Plate: Creates a simple plate. It is independent of the basic panel.
    Notes:
    • You can create a standalone plate only under a geometrical set.
    • You cannot create seam, stiffeners or openings on the standalone plate.
    • You cannot create seam on a parametric panel.
    • You cannot break the parametric plate or standalone panel using the Break Panel command.
  3. In the Category list, select the required category for parametric panel.

    Note: If no dictionary is set in Data Setup, only the default category is available.

  4. Optional: Clear the Automatic check box and type the required name in the Name box.

    Note: If a naming action rule is set in Rules Catalog or Rules Library in Data Setup, and the Automatic check box is selected, the structural object is named automatically according to naming action rule. For more information, see Action Rule for Naming.

  5. In the Reference box, select a contour.

    A catalog browser or a library browser appears to let you select a contour. If the Structure Reference Catalog or the Structure Reference Library resource is not assigned in Data Setup, you can click More... to search and select the contour from database.

  6. In the Material & Orientation tab, specify the required details.

    For more information, see Material and Orientation Tab.

  7. In the Geometry tab, select one of the following options from the Position list, and enter the appropriate inputs:
    • 3D Axis
    • Plate/Stiffener
    • Stiffener/Stiffener
    • Multi Limits.
    Depending on the selected position, inputs appear in the dialog box. The direction arrows are displayed in 3D area indicating the position of the parametric plate.

    For more information, see About Parametric Panel.

  8. Click the Parameters tab and specify the contour dimensions.

    Tip: Double-click the length value in the Value column to edit the dimension.

  9. Click Apply.
    The preview displays the position and material orientation of the parametric panel.

    Note: You can change the material orientation by clicking the arrow.
  10. Click OK.
    The parametric panel is created.

Notes:
  • You can create a flange on a standalone plate by extracting its edge. The flange is aggregated under the Bracket_x node. The flange is copied along with the bracket when you move the bracket from one geometrical set to another.
  • If you delete the bracket, the flange is automatically deleted.
  • During Advanced Copy and Power Copy operations, the flange is copied along with the bracket.
  • While editing the parametric panel, if you change the limit, limit orientation, or support, the existing contour is deleted. A new parametric panel is created referring to the new contour.