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).

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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.

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Getter Method

Signature AnchorPoint

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX9.0.3.

License requirements: None.

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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.

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Getter Method

Signature AngleTolerance

Returns: Return type:float

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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.

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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

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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).

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Getter Method

Signature CoordSystem

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.CoordinateSystem

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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.

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Getter Method

Signature Direction

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Direction

New in version NX9.0.1.

License requirements: None.

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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.

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Getter Method

Signature DistanceTolerance

Returns: Return type:float

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Getter Method

Signature EndCutType

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

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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

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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

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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).

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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).

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Getter Method

Signature EndPlane

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Plane

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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

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Getter Method

Signature EndTreatmentType

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

New in version NX9.0.1.

License requirements: None.

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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

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Getter Method

Signature EndTypeOption

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

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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).

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Getter Method

Signature PlacementMethod

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

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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.

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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).

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseEndOffset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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).

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseLine1Offset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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).

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseLine2Offset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseOrientationDirection

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX10.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseReferenceDirection

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX10.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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).

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseStartOffset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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)

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Getter Method

Signature SectionType

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

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.