I am trying to find if there is a possibility to define some variables on the Sold element.
To Start with I want to know if I can apply variables for flange width of a beam (refer to the picture). Is there a way I can define the dimension of flange width for the start of the beam and end of the beam?
For eg. at the start of the beam, flange width is 466mm whereas at the end of extrusion the width is 550mm
If there is a way to achieve this then I will continue this question with more possibilities and options.
Here is a simplified example following on from Dinesh suggestion, but bear in mind this is not a Solid.
Draw 2 profiles and constrain as required and applied different variable dimensional constraints to each profile ( Profile1_X , Profile 2_X ). In addition if required constrain the distance between the profiles.
Use the Loft tool to form the Surfaces between the profiles. ( Note the Tool Settings the Profile:Show and Parametric is checked )
The resultant Parametric Surfaces can then be controlled by adjusting the Variables
Regards
Carl Myhill
Technical Support Engineer
Bentley Systems
Hi Carl, may i know where did you put the dimension constraint for the Variable "Length"? I can do loft on two sections but i cant control the length of the parametric solid. It is not indicated on the video where you've put the variable "Length".
Hi Crisanto,
This can be achieved by applying 3D Dimension constraint between Section-1 and Section-2 of Loft. Please check attached Example showing the same. In this I have also used few construction line to ensure that Axis of Loft will remain Normal to these sections.
HTH,
DineshParametric Loft Surface.dgn