EdgeReinforcementBuilder Class

class NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilder

Bases: NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.ProfileSystemBuilder

Represents a NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcement builder which is used to create or edit a edge reinforcement system feature.

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

Default values.

Property	Value
EndCutEnd	Connected
EndCutStart	Connected
OrientationAngle.Value	0
OrientationDefinitionBuilder.MeasureAngles	NormaltoCurve
OrientationDefinitionBuilder.ShowSurfaceAngles	0
OrientationDefinitionBuilder.ShowTwistRate	0
OrientationDefinitionBuilder.ShowWebAngles	0
OrientationMethod	FaceNormal
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

New in version NX8.0.0.

Properties

Property	Description
AngleTolerance	Returns or sets the tolerance, in degrees, used to determine when angles are zero.
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 edge reinforcement or just the curve.
CreateSeamsAtKnuckles	Returns or sets the flag that indicates if seams are to be created or updated at knuckle locations.
DistanceTolerance	Returns or sets the tolerance used to determine when distances are considered zero.
Edges	Returns the edges to reinforce.
EndCutEnd	Returns or sets the end cut to use at the end of the edge reinforcement system.
EndCutStart	Returns or sets the end cut to use at the start of the edge reinforcement 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.
Offset	Returns the offset used for the offset distance from anchor point.
OrientationAngle	Returns the angle to use for the edge reinforcement orientation.
OrientationAngleRule	Returns or sets the angle rule to use when measuring angles.
OrientationDefinitionBuilder	Returns the builder used to define the orientation for the edge reinforcement system.
OrientationMethod	Returns or sets the method used to orient the edge reinforcement.
OrientationVector	Returns or sets the orientation vector when the orientation method is NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderOrientationMethods.Vector.
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
Reverse	Returns or sets the indication if the default direction of the flange is reverse or not.
ReverseAttachmentDirection	Returns or sets the flag that indicates if the attachment direction is 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 Edge Reinforcement Systems created.
SplitKnuckleLocations	Returns the collector containing the knuckle points that are to be used to create seams.
StockData	Returns the stock data used to define the stock information of the edge reinforcement.
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename	Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
Tag	Returns the Tag for this object.
Type	Returns or sets the type of placement being used in the edge reinforcement definition.
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 edge reinforcement.

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.
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

EdgeReinforcementBuilderEndCutTypes Enumeration	Used to specify the type of end cut to be used at the extreme ends of the edge reinforcement system.
EdgeReinforcementBuilderOrientationMethods Enumeration	Used to specify the type of reference to use for specifying the orientation of the edge reinforcement system.
EdgeReinforcementBuilderTypes Enumeration	Used to specify how the edge reinforcement system is defined.

Property Detail

BuildSolid

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.BuildSolid

Returns or sets the indication of whether to build a solid for the edge reinforcement or just the curve.

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Getter Method

Signature BuildSolid

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX11.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature BuildSolid

Parameters:buildSolid (bool) –

New in version NX11.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

CreateSeamsAtKnuckles

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.CreateSeamsAtKnuckles

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

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Getter Method

Signature CreateSeamsAtKnuckles

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX12.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CreateSeamsAtKnuckles

Parameters:createSeams (bool) –

New in version NX12.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

Edges

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.Edges

Returns the edges to reinforce.

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Getter Method

Signature Edges

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Section

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

EndCutEnd

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.EndCutEnd

Returns or sets the end cut to use at the end of the edge reinforcement system.

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Getter Method

Signature EndCutEnd

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderEndCutTypes

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EndCutEnd

Parameters:endCutEnd (NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderEndCutTypes) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

EndCutStart

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.EndCutStart

Returns or sets the end cut to use at the start of the edge reinforcement system.

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Getter Method

Signature EndCutStart

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderEndCutTypes

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EndCutStart

Parameters:endCutStart (NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderEndCutTypes) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

KnuckleLocationTolerance

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.KnuckleLocationTolerance

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

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Getter Method

Signature KnuckleLocationTolerance

Returns: Return type:float

New in version NX12.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KnuckleLocationTolerance

Parameters:knuckleLocationTolerance (float) –

New in version NX12.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

Offset

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.Offset

Returns the offset used for the offset distance from anchor point.

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Getter Method

Signature Offset

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

OrientationAngle

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.OrientationAngle

Returns the angle to use for the edge reinforcement orientation.

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Getter Method

Signature OrientationAngle

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

OrientationDefinitionBuilder

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.OrientationDefinitionBuilder

Returns the builder used to define the orientation for the edge reinforcement system.

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Getter Method

Signature OrientationDefinitionBuilder

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

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

OrientationMethod

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.OrientationMethod

Returns or sets the method used to orient the edge reinforcement.

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Getter Method

Signature OrientationMethod

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderOrientationMethods

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OrientationMethod

Parameters:orientationMethod (NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderOrientationMethods) –

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

OrientationVector

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.OrientationVector

Returns or sets the orientation vector when the orientation method is NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderOrientationMethods.Vector.

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Getter Method

Signature OrientationVector

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Direction

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OrientationVector

Parameters:orientationVector (NXOpen.Direction) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

Reverse

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.Reverse

Returns or sets the indication if the default direction of the flange is reverse or not.

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Getter Method

Signature Reverse

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Reverse

Parameters:reverse (bool) –

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

ReverseAttachmentDirection

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.ReverseAttachmentDirection

Returns or sets the flag that indicates if the attachment direction is reversed.

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseAttachmentDirection

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX10.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ReverseAttachmentDirection

Parameters:reverse (bool) –

New in version NX10.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

ShipNames

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.ShipNames

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

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Getter Method

Signature ShipNames

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

New in version NX9.0.2.

License requirements: None.

StockData

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.StockData

Returns the stock data used to define the stock information of the edge reinforcement.

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Getter Method

Signature StockData

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

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

Type

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.Type

Returns or sets the type of placement being used in the edge reinforcement definition.

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Getter Method

Signature Type

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderTypes

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Type

Parameters:type (NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.EdgeReinforcementBuilderTypes) –

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_basic (“Ship Basic Design”)

Weld

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.Weld

Returns the builder used to specify the welding characteristics for the edge reinforcement.

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Getter Method

Signature Weld

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Weld.CharacteristicsBuilder

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

Method Detail

Validate

EdgeReinforcementBuilder.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.