PillarBuilder Class — NXOpen Python API Reference 12.0.0 documentation

# PillarBuilder Class

class `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.``PillarBuilder`

  Bases: `NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder`

  Represents a `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.Pillar` builder

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

  Default values.

  Property | Value
  --- | ---
  AngleTolerance | 0.5 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part)
  AngularDim.Value | 0
  DistanceTolerance | 0.0254 (millimeters part), 0.001 (inches part)
  EndCapPlateStock.KnuckleRatio | 3.0
  EndCapPlateStock.KnuckleSmoothAngle | 3.0
  EndCapPlateStock.MaterialOption | 0
  EndCapPlateStock.OppositeThickness.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  EndCapPlateStock.RestrictThicknessToMaterial | true
  EndCapPlateStock.ThickenOption | SingleSided
  EndCapPlateStock.Thickness.Value | 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part)
  EndCapPlateStock.ThicknessSourceOption | List
  EndCapThickness.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  EndCutType | None
  EndEndCut.ConnectionType | Connected
  EndEndCut.DraftAngle.Value | 0
  EndEndCut.DraftOffset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  EndEndCut.DraftType | Trim
  EndEndCut.LimitType | Value
  EndEndCut.Offset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  EndEndCut.SelectionType | FacesWithAttributes
  EndEndCut.ShearAngle.Value | 0
  EndEndCut.TiltAngle.Value | 0
  EndLimit.LimitMethod | Value
  EndLimit.LimitValue.Value | 0
  EndOffset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  Line1Offset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  Line2Offset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  PlacementMethod | TwoPlanesandLines
  SectionType | Profile
  StartCapThickness.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  StartOffset.Value | 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
  SupportCapOptions | None

  New in version NX8.0.0.

# Properties

Property | Description
--- | ---
AdoptionBody | Returns the adoption body.
AnchorPoint | Returns or sets the anchor point.
AngleTolerance | Returns or sets the angle tolerance.
AngularDim | Returns the angle that the pillar stock will be rotated about its path from its initial location.
BuiltUpBlock | Returns the list of Seams
CoordSystem | Returns or sets the coordinate system (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation method).
Direction | Returns or sets the direction of the pillar.
DistanceTolerance | Returns or sets the distance tolerance.
EndCapPlateStock | Returns the plate stock builder, which defines the seam material, grade, and thickness
EndCapStock | Returns the list of available material attributes.
EndCapThickness | Returns the end cap thickness.
EndCutType | Returns or sets the end cut type Symmetric or TwoSided
EndEndCut | Returns the end end cut
EndLimit | Returns the end path limit
EndOffset | Returns the offset used to determine where the support ends (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).
EndPlane | Returns or sets the end plane (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
EndTreatmentType | Returns or sets the end treatment type: Endcut or Cap
EndTypeOption | Returns or sets the end type Option
GuideCurve | Returns the select guide curve (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` creation method).
IntersectingObjects | Returns the ship structure to intersect with each other that defines the start of a pillar.
Line1 | Returns the first line (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
Line1Offset | Returns the first line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
Line2 | Returns the second line (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
Line2Offset | Returns the second line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
MainStock | Returns the stock used to build the pillar from.
OrientationLine | Returns the orientation line (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` creation method).
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
PlacementMethod | Returns or sets the placement method used to locate the pillar.
PointPairList | Returns the list of pairs of points that define the ends of the pillars.
ReverseEndOffset | Returns or sets the reverse end offset (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).
ReverseLine1Offset | Returns or sets the reverse first line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
ReverseLine2Offset | Returns or sets the reverse second line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
ReverseOrientationDirection | Returns or sets the reverse orientation direction
ReverseReferenceDirection | Returns or sets the reverse reference direction
ReverseStartOffset | Returns or sets the reverse start offset (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).
SectionType | Returns or sets the section type (profile or plate)
ShipNames | Returns the ship name builder.
StartCapPlateStock | Returns the plate stock builder, which defines the seam material, grade, and thickness
StartCapStock | Returns the list of available material attributes.
StartCapThickness | Returns the start cap thickness.
StartEndCut | Returns the start end cut
StartLimit | Returns the start path limit
StartOffset | Returns the offset used to determine where the support starts (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).
StartPlane | Returns or sets the start plane (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).
StartTreatmentType | Returns or sets the start treatment type: Endcut or Cap
SupportCapOptions | Returns or sets the support cap options.
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
Tag | Returns the Tag for this object.

# Methods

Method | Description
--- | ---
Commit | Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
CommitFeature | Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature
CreatePointPairBuilder | Creates a `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PointPairBuilder`.
Destroy | Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder.
GetAvailableAnchorPointNames | The list of available anchor points
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.
GetShowMigratedBody | Gets the show migrated body flag.
HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit | Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited.
PopulateAnchorPointList | Update anchor points
SetParentFeatureInternal | Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited
SetShowMigratedBody | Sets the show migrated body flag.
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

PillarBuilderCapOptions Enumeration | Settings to indicate how the cap is designed.
PillarBuilderCreationMethod Enumeration | Method used to create the support feature.
PillarBuilderEndCutTypes Enumeration | this specifies how the end cuts are applied
PillarBuilderEndTreatmentTypes Enumeration | this specifies how the end is treated
PillarBuilderEndTypeOptions Enumeration | this specifies end type option
PillarBuilderStockSectionType Enumeration | SpreadSheet Type Profile or BuiltUp

# Property Detail

## AdoptionBody

`PillarBuilder.``AdoptionBody`

  Returns the adoption body.

  (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.Adoption` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `AdoptionBody`

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

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: None.

## AnchorPoint

`PillarBuilder.``AnchorPoint`

  Returns or sets the anchor point.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `AnchorPoint`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | int

  New in version NX9.0.3.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `AnchorPoint`

  Parameters: | anchorPoint (int) –

  New in version NX9.0.3.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”) OR nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## AngleTolerance

`PillarBuilder.``AngleTolerance`

  Returns or sets the angle tolerance.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `AngleTolerance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `AngleTolerance`

  Parameters: | angleTolerance (float) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## AngularDim

`PillarBuilder.``AngularDim`

  Returns the angle that the pillar stock will be rotated about its path from its initial location.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `AngularDim`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## BuiltUpBlock

`PillarBuilder.``BuiltUpBlock`

  Returns the list of Seams

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `BuiltUpBlock`

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

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## CoordSystem

`PillarBuilder.``CoordSystem`

  Returns or sets the coordinate system (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `CoordSystem`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `CoordSystem`

  Parameters: | coordSystem (`NXOpen.CoordinateSystem`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## Direction

`PillarBuilder.``Direction`

  Returns or sets the direction of the pillar.

  Only used when Type is Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilder.Types.ShipStructure.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Direction`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `Direction`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## DistanceTolerance

`PillarBuilder.``DistanceTolerance`

  Returns or sets the distance tolerance.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `DistanceTolerance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `DistanceTolerance`

  Parameters: | distanceTolerance (float) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## EndCapPlateStock

`PillarBuilder.``EndCapPlateStock`

  Returns the plate stock builder, which defines the seam material, grade, and thickness

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndCapPlateStock`

  Returns: | Plate Stock Builder
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlateStockBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

## EndCapStock

`PillarBuilder.``EndCapStock`

  Returns the list of available material attributes.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndCapStock`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## EndCapThickness

`PillarBuilder.``EndCapThickness`

  Returns the end cap thickness.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndCapThickness`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## EndCutType

`PillarBuilder.``EndCutType`

  Returns or sets the end cut type Symmetric or TwoSided

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndCutType`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `EndCutType`

  Parameters: | endcutType (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderEndCutTypes`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## EndEndCut

`PillarBuilder.``EndEndCut`

  Returns the end end cut

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndEndCut`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## EndLimit

`PillarBuilder.``EndLimit`

  Returns the end path limit

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndLimit`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

## EndOffset

`PillarBuilder.``EndOffset`

  Returns the offset used to determine where the support ends (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndOffset`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## EndPlane

`PillarBuilder.``EndPlane`

  Returns or sets the end plane (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndPlane`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `EndPlane`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## EndTreatmentType

`PillarBuilder.``EndTreatmentType`

  Returns or sets the end treatment type: Endcut or Cap

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndTreatmentType`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `EndTreatmentType`

  Parameters: | endTreatmentType (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderEndTreatmentTypes`) –

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## EndTypeOption

`PillarBuilder.``EndTypeOption`

  Returns or sets the end type Option

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `EndTypeOption`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `EndTypeOption`

  Parameters: | endTypeOption (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderEndTypeOptions`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## GuideCurve

`PillarBuilder.``GuideCurve`

  Returns the select guide curve (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `GuideCurve`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## IntersectingObjects

`PillarBuilder.``IntersectingObjects`

  Returns the ship structure to intersect with each other that defines the start of a pillar.

  Only used when Type is Features.ShipDesign.PillarSystemBuilder.Types.ShipStructure.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `IntersectingObjects`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

## Line1

`PillarBuilder.``Line1`

  Returns the first line (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Line1`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Line1Offset

`PillarBuilder.``Line1Offset`

  Returns the first line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Line1Offset`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Line2

`PillarBuilder.``Line2`

  Returns the second line (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Line2`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Line2Offset

`PillarBuilder.``Line2Offset`

  Returns the second line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `Line2Offset`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## MainStock

`PillarBuilder.``MainStock`

  Returns the stock used to build the pillar from.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `MainStock`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## OrientationLine

`PillarBuilder.``OrientationLine`

  Returns the orientation line (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `OrientationLine`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## PlacementMethod

`PillarBuilder.``PlacementMethod`

  Returns or sets the placement method used to locate the pillar.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `PlacementMethod`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `PlacementMethod`

  Parameters: | placementMethod (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## PointPairList

`PillarBuilder.``PointPairList`

  Returns the list of pairs of points that define the ends of the pillars.

  Only used when Type is Features.ShipDesign.PillarSystemBuilder.Types.Points.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `PointPairList`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

## ReverseEndOffset

`PillarBuilder.``ReverseEndOffset`

  Returns or sets the reverse end offset (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ReverseEndOffset`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ReverseEndOffset`

  Parameters: | reverseEndOffset (bool) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## ReverseLine1Offset

`PillarBuilder.``ReverseLine1Offset`

  Returns or sets the reverse first line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ReverseLine1Offset`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ReverseLine1Offset`

  Parameters: | reverseLine1Offset (bool) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## ReverseLine2Offset

`PillarBuilder.``ReverseLine2Offset`

  Returns or sets the reverse second line offset (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ReverseLine2Offset`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ReverseLine2Offset`

  Parameters: | reverseLine2Offset (bool) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## ReverseOrientationDirection

`PillarBuilder.``ReverseOrientationDirection`

  Returns or sets the reverse orientation direction

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ReverseOrientationDirection`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ReverseOrientationDirection`

  Parameters: | reverseOrientationDirection (bool) –

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## ReverseReferenceDirection

`PillarBuilder.``ReverseReferenceDirection`

  Returns or sets the reverse reference direction

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ReverseReferenceDirection`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ReverseReferenceDirection`

  Parameters: | reverseReferenceDirection (bool) –

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## ReverseStartOffset

`PillarBuilder.``ReverseStartOffset`

  Returns or sets the reverse start offset (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ReverseStartOffset`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `ReverseStartOffset`

  Parameters: | reverseStartOffset (bool) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## SectionType

`PillarBuilder.``SectionType`

  Returns or sets the section type (profile or plate)

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `SectionType`

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

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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

  Setter Method

  Signature `SectionType`

  Parameters: | sectionType (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderStockSectionType`) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”) OR nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## ShipNames

`PillarBuilder.``ShipNames`

  Returns the ship name builder.

  The ship name builder is used to construct the part name of the structure.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `ShipNames`

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

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## StartCapPlateStock

`PillarBuilder.``StartCapPlateStock`

  Returns the plate stock builder, which defines the seam material, grade, and thickness

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `StartCapPlateStock`

  Returns: | Plate Stock Builder
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlateStockBuilder`

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

## StartCapStock

`PillarBuilder.``StartCapStock`

  Returns the list of available material attributes.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `StartCapStock`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## StartCapThickness

`PillarBuilder.``StartCapThickness`

  Returns the start cap thickness.

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `StartCapThickness`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## StartEndCut

`PillarBuilder.``StartEndCut`

  Returns the start end cut

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `StartEndCut`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## StartLimit

`PillarBuilder.``StartLimit`

  Returns the start path limit

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

  Getter Method

  Signature `StartLimit`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

## StartOffset

`PillarBuilder.``StartOffset`

  Returns the offset used to determine where the support starts (used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyLine` and `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.SpecifyCsys` creation methods).

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  Getter Method

  Signature `StartOffset`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## StartPlane

`PillarBuilder.``StartPlane`

  Returns or sets the start plane (only used with `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCreationMethod.TwoPlanesandLines` creation method).

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  Getter Method

  Signature `StartPlane`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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  Setter Method

  Signature `StartPlane`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## StartTreatmentType

`PillarBuilder.``StartTreatmentType`

  Returns or sets the start treatment type: Endcut or Cap

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  Getter Method

  Signature `StartTreatmentType`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: None.

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  Setter Method

  Signature `StartTreatmentType`

  Parameters: | startTreatmentType (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderEndTreatmentTypes`) –

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## SupportCapOptions

`PillarBuilder.``SupportCapOptions`

  Returns or sets the support cap options.

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  Getter Method

  Signature `SupportCapOptions`

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

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

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  Setter Method

  Signature `SupportCapOptions`

  Parameters: | supportCapOptions (`NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PillarBuilderCapOptions`) –

  New in version NX8.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

# Method Detail

## CreatePointPairBuilder

`PillarBuilder.``CreatePointPairBuilder`

  Creates a `NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PointPairBuilder`.

  Signature `CreatePointPairBuilder()`

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

  New in version NX9.0.1.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## GetAvailableAnchorPointNames

`PillarBuilder.``GetAvailableAnchorPointNames`

  The list of available anchor points

  Signature `GetAvailableAnchorPointNames()`

  Returns: | Array of available anchor point names.

  These names are read from the current reuse sketch :rtype: list of str

  New in version NX9.0.3.

  License requirements: None.

## GetShowMigratedBody

`PillarBuilder.``GetShowMigratedBody`

  Gets the show migrated body flag.

  Reserved for administrator use only.

  Signature `GetShowMigratedBody()`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.5.3.

  License requirements: None.

## PopulateAnchorPointList

`PillarBuilder.``PopulateAnchorPointList`

  Update anchor points

  Signature `PopulateAnchorPointList()`

  New in version NX9.0.3.

  License requirements: None.

## SetShowMigratedBody

`PillarBuilder.``SetShowMigratedBody`

  Sets the show migrated body flag.

  Reserved for administrator use only.

  Signature `SetShowMigratedBody(showMigratedBody)`

  Parameters: | showMigratedBody (bool) –

  New in version NX8.5.3.

  License requirements: nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

## Validate

`PillarBuilder.``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.