StiffenerSystemBuilder Class — NXOpen Python API Reference 12.0.0 documentation

# StiffenerSystemBuilder Class

class `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.``StiffenerSystemBuilder`

  Bases: `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.ProfileSystemBuilder`

  This class is used to create or edit a `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystem` feature.

  To create a new instance of this class, use `NXOpen.Features.ShipCollection.CreateStiffenerSystemBuilder()`

  Default values.

  Property | Value
  --- | ---
  EndCutEnd | Connected
  EndCutStart | Connected
  MeasureAlongMode | AlongSurfaceLength
  MountingMethod | NoOffset
  OffsetDistance.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OffsetDistanceEnd.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OffsetDistanceStart.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OffsetNumber | 0
  OffsetSpacing.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OffsetSpacingEnd.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OffsetSpacingMode | Single
  OffsetSpacingStart.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OrientationAngle.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  OrientationDefinitionBuilder.MeasureAngles | NormaltoCurve
  OrientationDefinitionBuilder.ShowSurfaceAngles | 0
  OrientationDefinitionBuilder.ShowTwistRate | 0
  OrientationDefinitionBuilder.ShowWebAngles | 0
  OrientationMethod | FaceNormal
  StiffenerBySupportPathData.LengthParams.Value | 300 (millimeters part), 100 (inches part)
  StiffenerBySupportPathData.OrientationBySupport | 0
  StockData.AnchorPoint | 0
  StockData.PlateHeight.Value | 50 (millimeters part), 2 (inches part)
  StockData.PlateStockData.KnuckleRatio | 3.0
  StockData.PlateStockData.KnuckleSmoothAngle | 3.0
  StockData.PlateStockData.MaterialOption | 0
  StockData.PlateStockData.OppositeThickness.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  StockData.PlateStockData.RestrictThicknessToMaterial | true
  StockData.PlateStockData.ThickenOption | SingleSided
  StockData.PlateStockData.Thickness.Value | 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part)
  StockData.PlateStockData.ThicknessSourceOption | List
  StockData.SectionType | Profile
  Type | Curves

  New in version NX8.0.0.

# Properties

Property | Description
--- | ---
AngleTolerance | Returns or sets the tolerance, in degrees, used to determine when angles are zero.
ApplyFlangeSetback | Returns or sets the flange set back option for stiffener by support, which indicates if the flange set back should be applied or not
ApplyWebSetback | Returns or sets the web set back option for stiffener by support, which indicates if the web set back should be applied or not
Boundary1 | Returns the collector containing the plate system, profile system, or datum plane that will be used to trim the first end of the generated profile system.
Boundary1Plane | Returns or sets the defined plane that will be used to trim the first end of the generated profile system.
Boundary2 | Returns the collector containing the plate system, profile system, or datum plane that will be used to trim the second end of the generated profile system.
Boundary2Plane | Returns or sets the defined plane that will be used to trim the second end of the generated profile system.
BoundaryReverse | Returns or sets the indication if the side of a single boundary should be changed to the other side or not.
BuildSolid | Returns or sets the indication of whether to build a solid for the stiffener system or just the curve.
ConnectAngle | Returns or sets the connect angle of stiffener by support in degrees, negative value is not allowed
CreateSeamsAtKnuckles | Returns or sets the flag that indicates if seams are to be created or updated at knuckle locations.
Curves | Returns the curves selected that define the path of the stiffener system.
DistanceTolerance | Returns or sets the tolerance used to determine when distances are considered zero.
EndCutEnd | Returns or sets the end cut to use at the end of the complete stiffener system.
EndCutStart | Returns or sets the end cut to use at the start of the complete stiffener system.
FirstIntersectionPoints | Returns the selected intersection points between the curves and the first boundary.
KnuckleLocationTolerance | Returns or sets the tolerance used to determine when knuckle locations are considered to be the same.
MeasureAlongMode | Returns or sets the method used to measure distances between planes.
MountingMethod | Returns or sets the mounting method
OffsetDistance | Returns the distance from the OffsetPlane to generate the first plane.
OffsetDistanceEnd | Returns the distance from the OffsetPlane to generate the location at the end of the stiffener system.
OffsetDistanceStart | Returns the distance from the OffsetPlane to generate the location at the start of the stiffener system.
OffsetNumber | Returns or sets the number of offset planes to generate that define the path of the stiffener system.
OffsetPlane | Returns or sets the first plane of the set of offset planes that define the path of the stiffener system.
OffsetSpacing | Returns the distance between generated planes.
OffsetSpacingEnd | Returns the distance between generated locations at the end of the stiffener system.
OffsetSpacingMode | Returns or sets the indication whether spacing of the offset planes is defined at each end of the stiffener system, or if a constant spacing is desired.
OffsetSpacingStart | Returns the distance between generated locations at the start of the stiffener system.
OrientationAngle | Returns the angle at which the stiffener system is placed relative to the reference.
OrientationAngleRule | Returns or sets the angle rule to use when measuring angles.
OrientationDefinitionBuilder | Returns the builder used to define the orientation for the stiffener system.
OrientationMethod | Returns or sets the method used to define the reference for the orientation angle of stiffener system.
OrientationVector | Returns or sets the vector specified for the orientation angle reference.
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
PlaneList | Returns the list of defined planes that define the path of the stiffener system.
PlanePairList | Returns the list of pairs of planes that generate points on the ship structure to define the path of the stiffener system.
Planes | Returns the planes selected that define the path of the stiffener system.
PointList | Returns the list of selected or defined points that define the path of the stiffener system.
PointMethod | Returns or sets the method used to define the generated points on the ship structure to define the path of the stiffener system.
ProjectionDirection | Returns the direction used to project the stiffener path object
Reverse | Returns or sets the indication whether the direction of the stiffener flange should be reversed.
ReversePathDirection | Returns or sets the flag that indicates if the default curve direction should be reversed or not.
SecondIntersectionPoints | Returns the selected intersection points between the curves and the second boundary.
ShipNames | Returns the Ship Names builder, used to assign names to the Stiffener Systems created.
ShipStructure | Returns the ship structure upon which to create the stiffener system.
SplitKnuckleLocations | Returns the collector containing the knuckle points that are to be used to create seams.
StiffenerBySupportPathData | Returns the path data used to define the support information of the stiffener.
StockData | Returns the stock data used to define the stock information of the stiffener.
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
SwitchSide | Returns or sets the indication whether the side of the ship structure should be switched.
Tag | Returns the Tag for this object.
Type | Returns or sets the method used to define the path of the stiffener system.
UseNewDefaultSectionAlgorithm | Returns or sets the flag that indicates if the new default section algorithm is used.
Weld | Returns the builder used to specify the welding characteristics for the stiffener system.

# Methods

Method | Description
--- | ---
Commit | Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
CommitFeature | Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature
CreatePathCurves | Creates path curves for all the paths of the profile system.
CreatePlaneForList | Create a `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlaneListBuilder` to add a defined plane to a list.
CreatePlanePairBuilder | Creates a `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlanePairBuilder` to add another pair of planes to the list.
DeleteLastPathCurves | Deletes the path curves returned from a call to `GetLastPathCurves()`.
DeletePathCurves | Deletes the path curves created from a call to `CreatePathCurves()`.
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.
GetLastPathCurves | Gets the path curves used by `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.OrientationDefinitionBuilder`.
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.
SetBoundaryOnePoints | Sets the selected intersection points for the first boundary.
SetBoundaryTwoPoints | Set the selected intersection points for the second boundary.
SetParentFeatureInternal | Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited
SetRegionPoints | Sets the points that identify which regions of the curves will be used.
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

StiffenerSystemBuilderEndCutTypes Enumeration | Used to specify the type of end cut to be used at the extreme ends of the stiffener system.
StiffenerSystemBuilderMeasureAlongModes Enumeration | Used to specify how the spacing and offset is to be measured.
StiffenerSystemBuilderMountingMethods Enumeration | the mounting method offset type
StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes Enumeration | Used to specify if a single or double offset and spacing definition is to be used.
StiffenerSystemBuilderOrientationMethods Enumeration | Used to specify the type of reference to use for specifying the orientation of the stiffener system.
StiffenerSystemBuilderPointMethods Enumeration | Used to specify whether points or planes are being used for the points definition.
StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes Enumeration | Used to specify how the path of the stiffener system is defined.

# Property Detail

## ApplyFlangeSetback

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``ApplyFlangeSetback`

  Returns or sets the flange set back option for stiffener by support, which indicates if the flange set back should be applied or not

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ApplyFlangeSetback`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ApplyFlangeSetback`

  Parameters: | applyFlangeSetback (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## ApplyWebSetback

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``ApplyWebSetback`

  Returns or sets the web set back option for stiffener by support, which indicates if the web set back should be applied or not

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ApplyWebSetback`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ApplyWebSetback`

  Parameters: | applyWebSetback (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## BuildSolid

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``BuildSolid`

  Returns or sets the indication of whether to build a solid for the stiffener system or just the curve.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `BuildSolid`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `BuildSolid`

  Parameters: | buildSolid (bool) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## ConnectAngle

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``ConnectAngle`

  Returns or sets the connect angle of stiffener by support in degrees, negative value is not allowed

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ConnectAngle`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ConnectAngle`

  Parameters: | connectAngle (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## CreateSeamsAtKnuckles

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``CreateSeamsAtKnuckles`

  Returns or sets the flag that indicates if seams are to be created or updated at knuckle locations.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `CreateSeamsAtKnuckles`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX12.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `CreateSeamsAtKnuckles`

  Parameters: | createSeams (bool) –

  New in version NX12.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## Curves

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``Curves`

  Returns the curves selected that define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.Curves`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Curves`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## EndCutEnd

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``EndCutEnd`

  Returns or sets the end cut to use at the end of the complete stiffener system.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndCutEnd`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderEndCutTypes`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `EndCutEnd`

  Parameters: | endCutEnd (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderEndCutTypes`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## EndCutStart

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``EndCutStart`

  Returns or sets the end cut to use at the start of the complete stiffener system.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndCutStart`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderEndCutTypes`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `EndCutStart`

  Parameters: | endCutStart (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderEndCutTypes`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## KnuckleLocationTolerance

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``KnuckleLocationTolerance`

  Returns or sets the tolerance used to determine when knuckle locations are considered to be the same.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `KnuckleLocationTolerance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX12.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `KnuckleLocationTolerance`

  Parameters: | knuckleLocationTolerance (float) –

  New in version NX12.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## MeasureAlongMode

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``MeasureAlongMode`

  Returns or sets the method used to measure distances between planes.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `MeasureAlongMode`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderMeasureAlongModes`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `MeasureAlongMode`

  Parameters: | measureAlongMode (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderMeasureAlongModes`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## MountingMethod

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``MountingMethod`

  Returns or sets the mounting method

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `MountingMethod`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderMountingMethods`

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `MountingMethod`

  Parameters: | mountingMethod (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderMountingMethods`) –

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## OffsetDistance

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetDistance`

  Returns the distance from the OffsetPlane to generate the first plane.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes` and OffsetSpacing is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes.Single`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetDistance`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OffsetDistanceEnd

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetDistanceEnd`

  Returns the distance from the OffsetPlane to generate the location at the end of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes` and OffsetSpacing is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes.Double`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetDistanceEnd`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OffsetDistanceStart

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetDistanceStart`

  Returns the distance from the OffsetPlane to generate the location at the start of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes` and OffsetSpacing is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes.Double`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetDistanceStart`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OffsetNumber

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetNumber`

  Returns or sets the number of offset planes to generate that define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetNumber`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | int

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `OffsetNumber`

  Parameters: | number (int) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## OffsetPlane

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetPlane`

  Returns or sets the first plane of the set of offset planes that define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetPlane`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `OffsetPlane`

  Parameters: | offsetPlane (`NXOpen.Plane`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## OffsetSpacing

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetSpacing`

  Returns the distance between generated planes.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes` and OffsetSpacing is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes.Single`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetSpacing`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OffsetSpacingEnd

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetSpacingEnd`

  Returns the distance between generated locations at the end of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes` and OffsetSpacing is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes.Double`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetSpacingEnd`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OffsetSpacingMode

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetSpacingMode`

  Returns or sets the indication whether spacing of the offset planes is defined at each end of the stiffener system, or if a constant spacing is desired.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetSpacingMode`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `OffsetSpacingMode`

  Parameters: | offsetSpacingMode (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## OffsetSpacingStart

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OffsetSpacingStart`

  Returns the distance between generated locations at the start of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.OffsetPlanes` and OffsetSpacing is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOffsetSpacingModes.Double`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OffsetSpacingStart`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OrientationAngle

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OrientationAngle`

  Returns the angle at which the stiffener system is placed relative to the reference.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OrientationAngle`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OrientationDefinitionBuilder

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OrientationDefinitionBuilder`

  Returns the builder used to define the orientation for the stiffener system.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OrientationDefinitionBuilder`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.OrientationDefinitionBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OrientationMethod

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OrientationMethod`

  Returns or sets the method used to define the reference for the orientation angle of stiffener system.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OrientationMethod`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOrientationMethods`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `OrientationMethod`

  Parameters: | orientationMethod (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOrientationMethods`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## OrientationVector

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``OrientationVector`

  Returns or sets the vector specified for the orientation angle reference.

  Only used when when Method is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderOrientationMethods.Vector`..

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OrientationVector`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `OrientationVector`

  Parameters: | orientationVector (`NXOpen.Direction`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## PlaneList

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``PlaneList`

  Returns the list of defined planes that define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.Planes`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `PlaneList`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlaneListBuilderList`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PlanePairList

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``PlanePairList`

  Returns the list of pairs of planes that generate points on the ship structure to define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.Points` and PointMethod is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderPointMethods.Planes`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `PlanePairList`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Planes

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``Planes`

  Returns the planes selected that define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.Planes`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Planes`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PointList

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``PointList`

  Returns the list of selected or defined points that define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.Points` and PointMethod is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderPointMethods.Points`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `PointList`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PointMethod

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``PointMethod`

  Returns or sets the method used to define the generated points on the ship structure to define the path of the stiffener system.

  Only used when Type is `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes.Points`.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `PointMethod`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderPointMethods`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `PointMethod`

  Parameters: | method (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderPointMethods`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## ProjectionDirection

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``ProjectionDirection`

  Returns the direction used to project the stiffener path object

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ProjectionDirection`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.ProjectionOptions`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Reverse

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``Reverse`

  Returns or sets the indication whether the direction of the stiffener flange should be reversed.

  The default direction is based on the ship structure that the stiffener is being built upon.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Reverse`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `Reverse`

  Parameters: | reverse (bool) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## ShipNames

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``ShipNames`

  Returns the Ship Names builder, used to assign names to the Stiffener Systems created.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ShipNames`

  Returns: | Ship Names Builder
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.ShipNamesBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.2.

  License requirements: None.

## ShipStructure

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``ShipStructure`

  Returns the ship structure upon which to create the stiffener system.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ShipStructure`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## StiffenerBySupportPathData

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``StiffenerBySupportPathData`

  Returns the path data used to define the support information of the stiffener.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `StiffenerBySupportPathData`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerBySupportPathBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## StockData

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``StockData`

  Returns the stock data used to define the stock information of the stiffener.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `StockData`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerStockBuilder`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## SwitchSide

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``SwitchSide`

  Returns or sets the indication whether the side of the ship structure should be switched.

  The default direction is based on the ship structure that the stiffener is being built upon.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `SwitchSide`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `SwitchSide`

  Parameters: | switchSide (bool) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## Type

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``Type`

  Returns or sets the method used to define the path of the stiffener system.

  Four types are supported: curves, planes, offset planes, and points.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Type`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `Type`

  Parameters: | type (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.StiffenerSystemBuilderTypes`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## Weld

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``Weld`

  Returns the builder used to specify the welding characteristics for the stiffener system.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Weld`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Weld.CharacteristicsBuilder`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

# Method Detail

## CreatePlanePairBuilder

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``CreatePlanePairBuilder`

  Creates a `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlanePairBuilder` to add another pair of planes to the list.

  Signature `CreatePlanePairBuilder()`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlanePairBuilder`

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

## Validate

`StiffenerSystemBuilder.``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.