PointSetBuilder Class¶

class NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder¶

Bases: NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder

Represents a NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.

This builder is used to create and edit Point Set features. The Point Set feature allows you to create points on curves, edges or faces.

To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen.Features.FeatureCollection.CreatePointSetBuilder()

Default values.

Property	Value
ArcLength.Value	1 (millimeters part), 0.01 (inches part)
Associative	1
ChordalTolerance.Value	2.54 (millimeters part), 0.1 (inches part)
CurvePointsBy	EqualArcLength
EndPercentage.Value	100
FacePointsBy	Pattern
NumberOfPointsExpression.Value	2
NumberOfPointsInUDirectionExpression.Value	10
NumberOfPointsInVDirectionExpression.Value	10
PatternLimitsBy	Percentages
PatternLimitsEndingUValue.Value	100
PatternLimitsEndingVValue.Value	100
PatternLimitsStartingUValue.Value	0
PatternLimitsStartingVValue.Value	0
Ratio.Value	1
SplinePointsBy	DefiningPoints
StartPercentage.Value	0

New in version NX6.0.0.

Properties¶

Property	Description
AngleTolerance	Returns or sets the angle tolerance.
ArcLength	Returns the arc length of the curve at which a point is to be created.
Associative	Returns or sets the associative setting.
ChordalTolerance	Returns the chordal tolerance used in creating points.
CurvePercentageList	Returns the curve percentage list.
CurvePointsBy	Returns or sets the curve points definition setting.
DistanceTolerance	Returns or sets the distance tolerance.
EndPercentage	Returns the percentage of the curve at which to stop creating points.
EndPercentageSection	Returns a section containing an object (curve, edge, or point) that will be used to determine an intersection with the curves/edges selected for setting the EndPercentage Only used when type is `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints`, and when `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy()` is `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength`, `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters`, or `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression`.
FacePercentageList	Returns the face percentage list.
FacePointsBy	Returns or sets the face points definition setting.
GroupPoints	Returns or sets the group points setting.
IntersectionSection	Returns the intersection Section.
IntersectionSelectedObjects	Returns the intersection selected objects.
IntersectionSelectedObjectsSecond	Returns the intersection selected objects second.
MultipleCurveOrEdgeCollector	Returns the collector that is used to hold multiple curves or edges.
MultipleFaceCollector	Returns the collector that is used to hold faces.
NumberOfPointsExpression	Returns the number of points that will be created along curve.
NumberOfPointsInUDirectionExpression	Returns the number of points to be created in the u direction.
NumberOfPointsInVDirectionExpression	Returns the number of points to be created in the v direction.
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
PatternLimitsBy	Returns or sets the pattern limits definition setting.
PatternLimitsEndPoint	Returns or sets the ending diagonal point of the pattern.
PatternLimitsEndingUValue	Returns the ending u value of the pattern.
PatternLimitsEndingVValue	Returns the ending v value of the pattern.
PatternLimitsStartPoint	Returns or sets the starting diagonal point of the pattern.
PatternLimitsStartingUValue	Returns the starting u value of the pattern.
PatternLimitsStartingVValue	Returns the starting v value of the pattern.
ProjectionPointList	Returns the projection point list.
Ratio	Returns the ratio of geometric progression.
SingleCurveOrEdgeCollector	Returns the collector that is used to hold a single curve or edge definition.
SingleFaceObject	Returns the select object that is used to hold the face.
SplineCollector	Returns the collector that is used to hold a spline.
SplinePointsBy	Returns or sets the spline points definition setting.
StartPercentage	Returns the percentage of the curve at which to start creating points.
StartPercentageSection	Returns a section containing an object (curve, edge, or point) that will be used to determine an intersection with the curves/edges selected for setting the StartPercentage Only used when type is `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints`, and when `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy()` is `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength`, `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters`, or `NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression`.
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename	Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
Tag	Returns the Tag for this object.
Type	Returns or sets the type setting.

Methods¶

Method	Description
Commit	Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
CommitFeature	Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature
CreateFacePercentageListItem	Create an entry for the face percentage list.
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¶

PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType Enumeration	The settings for the curve points definition.
PointSetBuilderFacePointsType Enumeration	The settings for the face points definition.
PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType Enumeration	The settings for the pattern limit definition.
PointSetBuilderSplinePointsType Enumeration	The settings for the spline points definition.
PointSetBuilderTypes Enumeration	The settings for the type of Point Set feature.

Property Detail¶

AngleTolerance¶

PointSetBuilder.AngleTolerance¶

Returns or sets the angle tolerance.

Used in determining curve tangency when needed.

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Getter Method

Signature AngleTolerance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AngleTolerance

Parameters:	angleTolerance (float) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

ArcLength¶

PointSetBuilder.ArcLength¶

Returns the arc length of the curve at which a point is to be created.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.IncrementalArcLength.

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Getter Method

Signature ArcLength

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

Associative¶

PointSetBuilder.Associative¶

Returns or sets the associative setting.

true indicates a feature will be created, false indicates just points will be created

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Getter Method

Signature Associative

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Associative

Parameters:	associative (bool) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

ChordalTolerance¶

PointSetBuilder.ChordalTolerance¶

Returns the chordal tolerance used in creating points.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.ChordalTolerance.

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Getter Method

Signature ChordalTolerance

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

CurvePercentageList¶

PointSetBuilder.CurvePercentageList¶

Returns the curve percentage list.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.CurvePercentage.

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Getter Method

Signature CurvePercentageList

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.NXObjectList`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

CurvePointsBy¶

PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy¶

Returns or sets the curve points definition setting.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints.

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Getter Method

Signature CurvePointsBy

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CurvePointsBy

Parameters:	curvePointsBy (`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType`) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

DistanceTolerance¶

PointSetBuilder.DistanceTolerance¶

Returns or sets the distance tolerance.

Used in combining curves when needed.

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Getter Method

Signature DistanceTolerance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature DistanceTolerance

Parameters:	distanceTolerance (float) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

EndPercentage¶

PointSetBuilder.EndPercentage¶

Returns the percentage of the curve at which to stop creating points.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression.

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Getter Method

Signature EndPercentage

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

EndPercentageSection¶

PointSetBuilder.EndPercentageSection¶

Returns a section containing an object (curve, edge, or point) that will be used to determine an intersection with the curves/edges selected for setting the EndPercentage Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression.

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Getter Method

Signature EndPercentageSection

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

FacePercentageList¶

PointSetBuilder.FacePercentageList¶

Returns the face percentage list.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.FacePercentage.

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Getter Method

Signature FacePercentageList

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.PointSetFacePercentageBuilderList`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

FacePointsBy¶

PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy¶

Returns or sets the face points definition setting.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints.

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Getter Method

Signature FacePointsBy

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FacePointsBy

Parameters:	facePointsBy (`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType`) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

GroupPoints¶

PointSetBuilder.GroupPoints¶

Returns or sets the group points setting.

true indicates a points will be grouped together. This setting is applicable only when associative is false.

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Getter Method

Signature GroupPoints

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature GroupPoints

Parameters:	groupPoints (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

IntersectionSection¶

PointSetBuilder.IntersectionSection¶

Returns the intersection Section.

This is used only, when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.IntersectionPoints

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Getter Method

Signature IntersectionSection

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX8.5.0.

Deprecated since version NX9.0.0: Please use NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.IntersectionSelectedObjectsSecond() instead.

License requirements: None.

IntersectionSelectedObjects¶

PointSetBuilder.IntersectionSelectedObjects¶

Returns the intersection selected objects.

This is used only, when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.IntersectionPoints. Only NXOpen.Section or NXOpen.ScCollector are allowed as intersection selected objects.

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Getter Method

Signature IntersectionSelectedObjects

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.SelectDisplayableObjectList`

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

IntersectionSelectedObjectsSecond¶

PointSetBuilder.IntersectionSelectedObjectsSecond¶

Returns the intersection selected objects second.

This is used only, when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.IntersectionPoints

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Getter Method

Signature IntersectionSelectedObjectsSecond

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.SelectDisplayableObjectList`

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

MultipleCurveOrEdgeCollector¶

PointSetBuilder.MultipleCurveOrEdgeCollector¶

Returns the collector that is used to hold multiple curves or edges.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.SpecifiedProjectionPoints, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.IncrementalArcLength.

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Getter Method

Signature MultipleCurveOrEdgeCollector

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

MultipleFaceCollector¶

PointSetBuilder.MultipleFaceCollector¶

Returns the collector that is used to hold faces.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.FacePercentage, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.BSurfacePoles.

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Getter Method

Signature MultipleFaceCollector

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.ScCollector`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

NumberOfPointsExpression¶

PointSetBuilder.NumberOfPointsExpression¶

Returns the number of points that will be created along curve.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression.

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Getter Method

Signature NumberOfPointsExpression

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

NumberOfPointsInUDirectionExpression¶

PointSetBuilder.NumberOfPointsInUDirectionExpression¶

Returns the number of points to be created in the u direction.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern.

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Getter Method

Signature NumberOfPointsInUDirectionExpression

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

NumberOfPointsInVDirectionExpression¶

PointSetBuilder.NumberOfPointsInVDirectionExpression¶

Returns the number of points to be created in the v direction.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern.

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Getter Method

Signature NumberOfPointsInVDirectionExpression

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

PatternLimitsBy¶

PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsBy¶

Returns or sets the pattern limits definition setting.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern.

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Getter Method

Signature PatternLimitsBy

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PatternLimitsBy

Parameters:	patternLimitsBy (`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType`) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

PatternLimitsEndPoint¶

PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsEndPoint¶

Returns or sets the ending diagonal point of the pattern.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType.DiagonalPoints.

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Getter Method

Signature PatternLimitsEndPoint

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Point`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PatternLimitsEndPoint

Parameters:	patternLimitsEndPoint (`NXOpen.Point`) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

PatternLimitsEndingUValue¶

PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsEndingUValue¶

Returns the ending u value of the pattern.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType.Percentages.

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Getter Method

Signature PatternLimitsEndingUValue

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

PatternLimitsEndingVValue¶

PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsEndingVValue¶

Returns the ending v value of the pattern.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType.Percentages.

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Getter Method

Signature PatternLimitsEndingVValue

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

PatternLimitsStartPoint¶

PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsStartPoint¶

Returns or sets the starting diagonal point of the pattern.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType.DiagonalPoints.

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Getter Method

Signature PatternLimitsStartPoint

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Point`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PatternLimitsStartPoint

Parameters:	patternLimitsStartPoint (`NXOpen.Point`) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

PatternLimitsStartingUValue¶

PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsStartingUValue¶

Returns the starting u value of the pattern.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType.Percentages.

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Getter Method

Signature PatternLimitsStartingUValue

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

PatternLimitsStartingVValue¶

PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsStartingVValue¶

Returns the starting v value of the pattern.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.PatternLimitsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderPatternLimitsType.Percentages.

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Getter Method

Signature PatternLimitsStartingVValue

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

ProjectionPointList¶

PointSetBuilder.ProjectionPointList¶

Returns the projection point list.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.SpecifiedProjectionPoints.

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Getter Method

Signature ProjectionPointList

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.PointList`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

Ratio¶

PointSetBuilder.Ratio¶

Returns the ratio of geometric progression.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression.

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Getter Method

Signature Ratio

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

SingleCurveOrEdgeCollector¶

PointSetBuilder.SingleCurveOrEdgeCollector¶

Returns the collector that is used to hold a single curve or edge definition.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.ChordalTolerance, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.IncrementalArcLength.

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Getter Method

Signature SingleCurveOrEdgeCollector

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

SingleFaceObject¶

PointSetBuilder.SingleFaceObject¶

Returns the select object that is used to hold the face.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.FacePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.FacePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderFacePointsType.Pattern.

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Getter Method

Signature SingleFaceObject

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.SelectFace`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

SplineCollector¶

PointSetBuilder.SplineCollector¶

Returns the collector that is used to hold a spline.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.SplinePoints.

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Getter Method

Signature SplineCollector

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.ScCollector`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

SplinePointsBy¶

PointSetBuilder.SplinePointsBy¶

Returns or sets the spline points definition setting.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.SplinePoints.

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Getter Method

Signature SplinePointsBy

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderSplinePointsType`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SplinePointsBy

Parameters:	splinePointsBy (`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderSplinePointsType`) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

StartPercentage¶

PointSetBuilder.StartPercentage¶

Returns the percentage of the curve at which to start creating points.

Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression.

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Getter Method

Signature StartPercentage

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Expression`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

StartPercentageSection¶

PointSetBuilder.StartPercentageSection¶

Returns a section containing an object (curve, edge, or point) that will be used to determine an intersection with the curves/edges selected for setting the StartPercentage Only used when type is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes.CurvePoints, and when NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilder.CurvePointsBy() is NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualArcLength, NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.EqualParameters, or NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderCurvePointsType.GeometricProgression.

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Getter Method

Signature StartPercentageSection

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Section`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

Type¶

PointSetBuilder.Type¶

Returns or sets the type setting.

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Getter Method

Signature Type

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Type

Parameters:	type (`NXOpen.Features.PointSetBuilderTypes`) –

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

Method Detail¶

CreateFacePercentageListItem¶

PointSetBuilder.CreateFacePercentageListItem¶

Create an entry for the face percentage list.

Signature CreateFacePercentageListItem()

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.PointSetFacePercentageBuilder`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: solid_modeling (“SOLIDS MODELING”)

Validate¶

PointSetBuilder.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.