Extrude the Sketch

Extrude the sketch, and associate a Knowledgeware parameter with the extruded length. By associating Knowledgeware parameters with the dimensions of the beam, you can use the DOE to vary the dimensions and measure the response of the beam.

This task shows you how to:

Enter the Extruded Length

  1. From the Essentials section of the action bar, click Pad .
  2. Enter a length dimension of 200 mm, and click OK.
    The extruded part appears in the 3D area.

Associate the Extruded Length with a Parameter

  1. From the Tools section of the action bar, click Formula .
  2. From the Formulas dialog box, select a Filter Type of Length.
  3. Double-click the parameter PartBody\Pad.1\FirstLimit\Length.
    The extruded part is highlighted in the 3D area.
  4. In the formula editor, select Length from the Members of Parameter column to view only parameters of type length.
  5. Double-click the Length parameter from the Members of Length column, as shown below:

  6. Click OK.
    The new relation appears in the tree.
  7. Click OK to close the formula dialog box.