ClampingSlotBuilder Class — NXOpen Python API Reference 12.0.0 documentation

# ClampingSlotBuilder Class

class `NXOpen.Die.``ClampingSlotBuilder`

  Bases: `NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder`

  Represents a Clamping Slot feature builder

  To create a new instance of this class, use `NXOpen.Die.DieCollection.ClampingSlot()`

  Default values.

  Property | Value
  --- | ---
  CenterlineLength.Value | 40 (millimeters part), 1.57 (inches part)
  FlangeThickness.Value | 45 (millimeters part), 1.77 (inches part)
  InnerWidth.Value | 45 (millimeters part), 1.77 (inches part)
  LocationOffset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  LocationOnFlange | false
  NotchAngle.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  NotchHeight.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  NotchWidth.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OffsetWidth.Value | 150 (millimeters part), 5.9 (inches part)
  Overhang.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  PadHeight.Value | 63.5 (millimeters part), 2.5 (inches part)
  PadLength.Value | 80 (millimeters part), 3.15 (inches part)
  PadOffset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  PadRadius.Value | 25 (millimeters part), 1.0 (inches part)
  PadWidth.Value | 110 (millimeters part), 4.33 (inches part)
  SlotLength.Value | 40 (millimeters part), 1.57 (inches part)
  SlotRadius.Value | 20 (millimeters part), 0.787 (inches part)
  SlotWidth.Value | 45 (millimeters part), 1.77 (inches part)
  TopLength.Value | 60 (millimeters part), 2.36 (inches part)

  New in version NX6.0.0.

# Properties

Property | Description
--- | ---
AngleTolerance | Returns or sets the angle tolerance
BasePlane | Returns the base plane of the clamping slot pad
CenterlineLength | Returns the length from the location to the flange
DieCenterlineCoordinateSystem | Returns the die centerline coordinate system for orienting the slot
DistanceTolerance | Returns or sets the distance tolerance
FlangeBaseProfile | Returns the closed profile of the flange base
FlangeThickness | Returns the thickness of the flange
InnerWidth | Returns the width of the cutout at the back of the slot
LocationOffset | Returns the amount to move along the location offset direction if specified
LocationOffsetDirection | Returns the direction to offset the clampslot locations if needed
LocationOnFlange | Returns or sets the toggle to identify if the location should be mapped to the flange before building
Locations | Returns the locations for the clamping slots
NotchAngle | Returns the angle of the notch with respect to the base of the pad
NotchFacesAttributes | Returns the attributes for the notch faces
NotchHeight | Returns the height of the notch on the pad from the base
NotchWidth | Returns the width from the center of the slot to the outer edge of the notch
OffsetWidth | Returns the width of the additional flange casting added for pad support
OrientationPlane | Returns the top orientation plane of the clamping slot pad
Overhang | Returns the amount the pad will overhang from the flange
OverhangFacesAttributes | Returns the attributes for the overhang faces
PadFacesAttributes | Returns the attributes for the pad faces
PadHeight | Returns the height of the pad
PadLength | Returns the length of the pad from front to back
PadOffset | Returns the amount to offset from the pad orientation to determine true top of pad
PadRadius | Returns the radius of the pad at the back corners
PadWidth | Returns the width of the pad
ParentFeatureInternal | Returns or sets whether or not the latest timestamped parent feature of this feature should be made internal
PatchSolutionFlag | Returns or sets the patch solution flag
PatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the patch surface filename
SlotEndFacesAttributes | Returns the attributes for the end faces of the slot
SlotFacesAttributes | Returns the attributes for the slot faces
SlotLength | Returns the length of the slot
SlotRadius | Returns the radius of the back cutout
SlotWidth | Returns the width of the slot
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
Tag | Returns the Tag for this object.
Target | Returns the target solid the clamp slots will be united with
TopLength | Returns the distance from the front of the slot to the back cutout
Type | Returns or sets the clamping slot type to build

# Methods

Method | Description
--- | ---
Commit | Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
CommitFeature | Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature
Destroy | Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder.
GetCommittedObjects | For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit.
GetFeature | Returns the feature currently being edited by this builder.
GetObject | Returns the object currently being edited by this builder.
HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit | Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited.
SetParentFeatureInternal | Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited
ShowInternalParentFeatureForEdit | Unsuppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) so it can be edited.
ShowResults | Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results.
UnsetParentFeatureInternal | Set the internal parent feature of the feature being edited to external
Validate | Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

# Enumerations

ClampingSlotBuilderTypes Enumeration | Clamping slot types

# Property Detail

## AngleTolerance

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``AngleTolerance`

  Returns or sets the angle tolerance

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `AngleTolerance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `AngleTolerance`

  Parameters: | angleTolerance (float) –

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: ug_die_design (“Die Design”)

## BasePlane

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``BasePlane`

  Returns the base plane of the clamping slot pad

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `BasePlane`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DiePlaneBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## CenterlineLength

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``CenterlineLength`

  Returns the length from the location to the flange

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `CenterlineLength`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## DieCenterlineCoordinateSystem

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``DieCenterlineCoordinateSystem`

  Returns the die centerline coordinate system for orienting the slot

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `DieCenterlineCoordinateSystem`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.SelectCartesianCoordinateSystem`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## DistanceTolerance

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``DistanceTolerance`

  Returns or sets the distance tolerance

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `DistanceTolerance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `DistanceTolerance`

  Parameters: | distanceTolerance (float) –

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: ug_die_design (“Die Design”)

## FlangeBaseProfile

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``FlangeBaseProfile`

  Returns the closed profile of the flange base

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `FlangeBaseProfile`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Section`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## FlangeThickness

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``FlangeThickness`

  Returns the thickness of the flange

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `FlangeThickness`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## InnerWidth

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``InnerWidth`

  Returns the width of the cutout at the back of the slot

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `InnerWidth`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## LocationOffset

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``LocationOffset`

  Returns the amount to move along the location offset direction if specified

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `LocationOffset`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## LocationOffsetDirection

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``LocationOffsetDirection`

  Returns the direction to offset the clampslot locations if needed

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `LocationOffsetDirection`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DieDirectionBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## LocationOnFlange

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``LocationOnFlange`

  Returns or sets the toggle to identify if the location should be mapped to the flange before building

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `LocationOnFlange`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `LocationOnFlange`

  Parameters: | locationOnFlange (bool) –

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: ug_die_design (“Die Design”)

## Locations

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``Locations`

  Returns the locations for the clamping slots

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Locations`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DieLocationsBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## NotchAngle

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``NotchAngle`

  Returns the angle of the notch with respect to the base of the pad

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `NotchAngle`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## NotchFacesAttributes

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``NotchFacesAttributes`

  Returns the attributes for the notch faces

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `NotchFacesAttributes`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DieAttributesBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## NotchHeight

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``NotchHeight`

  Returns the height of the notch on the pad from the base

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `NotchHeight`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## NotchWidth

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``NotchWidth`

  Returns the width from the center of the slot to the outer edge of the notch

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `NotchWidth`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OffsetWidth

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``OffsetWidth`

  Returns the width of the additional flange casting added for pad support

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetWidth`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OrientationPlane

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``OrientationPlane`

  Returns the top orientation plane of the clamping slot pad

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `OrientationPlane`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DiePlaneBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Overhang

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``Overhang`

  Returns the amount the pad will overhang from the flange

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Overhang`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OverhangFacesAttributes

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``OverhangFacesAttributes`

  Returns the attributes for the overhang faces

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `OverhangFacesAttributes`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DieAttributesBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PadFacesAttributes

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``PadFacesAttributes`

  Returns the attributes for the pad faces

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PadFacesAttributes`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DieAttributesBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PadHeight

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``PadHeight`

  Returns the height of the pad

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PadHeight`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PadLength

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``PadLength`

  Returns the length of the pad from front to back

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PadLength`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PadOffset

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``PadOffset`

  Returns the amount to offset from the pad orientation to determine true top of pad

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PadOffset`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PadRadius

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``PadRadius`

  Returns the radius of the pad at the back corners

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PadRadius`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PadWidth

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``PadWidth`

  Returns the width of the pad

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `PadWidth`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## SlotEndFacesAttributes

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``SlotEndFacesAttributes`

  Returns the attributes for the end faces of the slot

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SlotEndFacesAttributes`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DieAttributesBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## SlotFacesAttributes

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``SlotFacesAttributes`

  Returns the attributes for the slot faces

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SlotFacesAttributes`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.DieAttributesBuilder`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## SlotLength

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``SlotLength`

  Returns the length of the slot

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SlotLength`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## SlotRadius

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``SlotRadius`

  Returns the radius of the back cutout

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SlotRadius`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## SlotWidth

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``SlotWidth`

  Returns the width of the slot

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SlotWidth`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Target

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``Target`

  Returns the target solid the clamp slots will be united with

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Target`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.SelectNXObject`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## TopLength

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``TopLength`

  Returns the distance from the front of the slot to the back cutout

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `TopLength`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Type

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``Type`

  Returns or sets the clamping slot type to build

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Type`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Die.ClampingSlotBuilderTypes`

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Type`

  Parameters: | type (`NXOpen.Die.ClampingSlotBuilderTypes`) –

  New in version NX6.0.0.

  License requirements: ug_die_design (“Die Design”)

# Method Detail

## Validate

`ClampingSlotBuilder.``Validate`

  Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

  If the component is not in a state to commit then an exception is thrown. For example, if the component requires you to set some property, this method will throw an exception if you haven’t set it. This method throws a not-yet-implemented NXException for some components.

  Signature `Validate()`

  Returns: | Was self validation successful
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX3.0.1.

  License requirements: None.