SteelSupportBuilder Class

class NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.SteelSupportBuilder

Bases: NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder

Represents a NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.SteelSupport builder

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

Default values.

Property	Value
AngularDim.Value	0
EndCapThickness.Value	0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
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
StartCapThickness.Value	0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
StartOffset.Value	0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
SupportCapOptions	None

New in version NX7.5.0.

Properties

Property	Description
AngularDim	Returns the angular dimension used to rotate the support feature.
AttributeMaterial	Returns or sets the attribute material
AttributeName	Returns or sets the name attribute value
CoordSystem	Returns or sets the coord system (only used with SpecifyCsys creation method)
EndCapSize	Returns or sets the end cap size.
EndCapThickness	Returns the end cap thickness
EndCapType	Returns or sets the end cap type.
EndOffset	Returns the offset used to determine where the support ends (used with SpecifyLine and SpecifyCsys creation methods)
EndPlane	Returns or sets the end plane (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
KeepCoordSystem	Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected csys on apply (only used with SpecifyCsys creation method)
KeepEndPlane	Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected end plane on apply (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
KeepReverseEndOffset	Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (used with SpecifyLine and SpecifyCsys creation methods)
KeepReverseLine1Offset	Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
KeepReverseLine2Offset	Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
KeepReverseStartOffset	Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (used with SpecifyLine and SpecifyCsys creation methods)
KeepSelectGuideCurve	Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected guide curve on apply (only used with SpecifyLine creation method)
KeepSelectLine1	Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected first line on apply (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
KeepSelectLine2	Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected second line on apply (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
KeepSelectOrientationLine	Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected orientation line on apply (only used with SpecifyLine creation method)
KeepStartPlane	Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected start plane on apply (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
Line1Offset	Returns the first line offset (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
Line2Offset	Returns the second line offset (only used with TwoPlanesandLines 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 create the feature
ReverseEndOffset	Returns or sets the reverse end offset (used with SpecifyLine and SpecifyCsys creation methods)
ReverseLine1Offset	Returns or sets the reverse first line offset (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
ReverseLine2Offset	Returns or sets the reverse second line offset (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
ReverseStartOffset	Returns or sets the reverse start offset (used with SpecifyLine and SpecifyCsys creation methods)
SelectGuideCurve	Returns the select guide curve (only used with SpecifyLine creation method)
SelectLine1	Returns the first line (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
SelectLine2	Returns the second line (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
SelectOrientationLine	Returns the orientation line (only used with SpecifyLine creation method)
StartCapSize	Returns or sets the start cap size.
StartCapThickness	Returns the start cap thickness
StartCapType	Returns or sets the start cap type.
StartOffset	Returns the offset used to determine where the support starts (used with SpecifyLine and SpecifyCsys creation methods)
StartPlane	Returns or sets the start plane (only used with TwoPlanesandLines creation method)
SupportCapOptions	Returns or sets the support cap options
SupportSize	Returns or sets the support size.
SupportType	Returns or sets the support type.
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
Destroy	Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder.
GetAvailableAttributeMaterials	Returns the list of available material attributes
GetAvailableAttributeNames	Returns the list of available name attributes
GetAvailableCapTypes	The list of available start and end cap types.
GetAvailableEndCapSizes	The list of available end cap sizes.
GetAvailableStartCapSizes	The list of available start cap sizes.
GetAvailableSupportSizes	The list of available sizes.
GetAvailableSupportTypes	The list of available support types.
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

SteelSupportBuilderCapOptions Enumeration	Does this feature have end caps, and if so what kind?
SteelSupportBuilderCreationMethod Enumeration	Method used to create the support feature

Property Detail

AngularDim

SteelSupportBuilder.AngularDim

Returns the angular dimension used to rotate the support feature.

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Getter Method

Signature AngularDim

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

AttributeMaterial

SteelSupportBuilder.AttributeMaterial

Returns or sets the attribute material

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Getter Method

Signature AttributeMaterial

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AttributeMaterial

Parameters:attributeMaterial (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

AttributeName

SteelSupportBuilder.AttributeName

Returns or sets the name attribute value

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Getter Method

Signature AttributeName

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AttributeName

Parameters:attributeName (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

CoordSystem

SteelSupportBuilder.CoordSystem

Returns or sets the coord system (only used with “SpecifyCsys” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature CoordSystem

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.CoordinateSystem

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CoordSystem

Parameters:coordSystem (NXOpen.CoordinateSystem) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

EndCapSize

SteelSupportBuilder.EndCapSize

Returns or sets the end cap size.

Determines the cross section of the support cap.

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Getter Method

Signature EndCapSize

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EndCapSize

Parameters:endCapSize (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

EndCapThickness

SteelSupportBuilder.EndCapThickness

Returns the end cap thickness

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Getter Method

Signature EndCapThickness

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

EndCapType

SteelSupportBuilder.EndCapType

Returns or sets the end cap type.

Determines the cross section of the support cap.

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Getter Method

Signature EndCapType

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EndCapType

Parameters:endCapType (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

EndOffset

SteelSupportBuilder.EndOffset

Returns the offset used to determine where the support ends (used with “SpecifyLine” and “SpecifyCsys” creation methods)

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Getter Method

Signature EndOffset

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

EndPlane

SteelSupportBuilder.EndPlane

Returns or sets the end plane (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature EndPlane

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Plane

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EndPlane

Parameters:endPlane (NXOpen.Plane) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepCoordSystem

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepCoordSystem

Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected csys on apply (only used with “SpecifyCsys” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepCoordSystem

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepCoordSystem

Parameters:keepCoordSystem (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepEndPlane

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepEndPlane

Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected end plane on apply (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepEndPlane

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepEndPlane

Parameters:keepEndPlane (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepReverseEndOffset

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepReverseEndOffset

Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (used with “SpecifyLine” and “SpecifyCsys” creation methods)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepReverseEndOffset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepReverseEndOffset

Parameters:keepReverseEndOffset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepReverseLine1Offset

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepReverseLine1Offset

Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepReverseLine1Offset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepReverseLine1Offset

Parameters:keepReverseLine1Offset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepReverseLine2Offset

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepReverseLine2Offset

Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepReverseLine2Offset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepReverseLine2Offset

Parameters:keepReverseLine2Offset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepReverseStartOffset

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepReverseStartOffset

Returns or sets the keep previous reverse setting on apply (used with “SpecifyLine” and “SpecifyCsys” creation methods)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepReverseStartOffset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepReverseStartOffset

Parameters:keepReverseStartOffset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepSelectGuideCurve

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepSelectGuideCurve

Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected guide curve on apply (only used with “SpecifyLine” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepSelectGuideCurve

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepSelectGuideCurve

Parameters:keepSelectGuideCurve (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepSelectLine1

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepSelectLine1

Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected first line on apply (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepSelectLine1

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepSelectLine1

Parameters:keepSelectLine1 (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepSelectLine2

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepSelectLine2

Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected second line on apply (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepSelectLine2

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepSelectLine2

Parameters:keepSelectLine2 (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepSelectOrientationLine

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepSelectOrientationLine

Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected orientation line on apply (only used with “SpecifyLine” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepSelectOrientationLine

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepSelectOrientationLine

Parameters:keepSelectOrientationLine (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

KeepStartPlane

SteelSupportBuilder.KeepStartPlane

Returns or sets whether or not we should keep the selected start plane on apply (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature KeepStartPlane

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature KeepStartPlane

Parameters:keepStartPlane (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

Line1Offset

SteelSupportBuilder.Line1Offset

Returns the first line offset (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature Line1Offset

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

Line2Offset

SteelSupportBuilder.Line2Offset

Returns the second line offset (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature Line2Offset

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

PlacementMethod

SteelSupportBuilder.PlacementMethod

Returns or sets the placement method used to create the feature

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Getter Method

Signature PlacementMethod

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

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PlacementMethod

Parameters:placementMethod (NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.SteelSupportBuilderCreationMethod) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

ReverseEndOffset

SteelSupportBuilder.ReverseEndOffset

Returns or sets the reverse end offset (used with “SpecifyLine” and “SpecifyCsys” creation methods)

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseEndOffset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ReverseEndOffset

Parameters:reverseEndOffset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

ReverseLine1Offset

SteelSupportBuilder.ReverseLine1Offset

Returns or sets the reverse first line offset (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseLine1Offset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ReverseLine1Offset

Parameters:reverseLine1Offset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

ReverseLine2Offset

SteelSupportBuilder.ReverseLine2Offset

Returns or sets the reverse second line offset (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseLine2Offset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ReverseLine2Offset

Parameters:reverseLine2Offset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

ReverseStartOffset

SteelSupportBuilder.ReverseStartOffset

Returns or sets the reverse start offset (used with “SpecifyLine” and “SpecifyCsys” creation methods)

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Getter Method

Signature ReverseStartOffset

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ReverseStartOffset

Parameters:reverseStartOffset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

SelectGuideCurve

SteelSupportBuilder.SelectGuideCurve

Returns the select guide curve (only used with “SpecifyLine” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature SelectGuideCurve

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.SelectTaggedObject

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

SelectLine1

SteelSupportBuilder.SelectLine1

Returns the first line (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature SelectLine1

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.SelectTaggedObject

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

SelectLine2

SteelSupportBuilder.SelectLine2

Returns the second line (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature SelectLine2

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.SelectTaggedObject

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

SelectOrientationLine

SteelSupportBuilder.SelectOrientationLine

Returns the orientation line (only used with “SpecifyLine” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature SelectOrientationLine

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.SelectTaggedObject

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

StartCapSize

SteelSupportBuilder.StartCapSize

Returns or sets the start cap size.

Determines the cross section of the support cap.

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Getter Method

Signature StartCapSize

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature StartCapSize

Parameters:startCapSize (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

StartCapThickness

SteelSupportBuilder.StartCapThickness

Returns the start cap thickness

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Getter Method

Signature StartCapThickness

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

StartCapType

SteelSupportBuilder.StartCapType

Returns or sets the start cap type.

Determines the cross section of the support cap.

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Getter Method

Signature StartCapType

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature StartCapType

Parameters:startCapType (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

StartOffset

SteelSupportBuilder.StartOffset

Returns the offset used to determine where the support starts (used with “SpecifyLine” and “SpecifyCsys” creation methods)

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Getter Method

Signature StartOffset

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

StartPlane

SteelSupportBuilder.StartPlane

Returns or sets the start plane (only used with “TwoPlanesandLines” creation method)

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Getter Method

Signature StartPlane

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Plane

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature StartPlane

Parameters:startPlane (NXOpen.Plane) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

SupportCapOptions

SteelSupportBuilder.SupportCapOptions

Returns or sets the support cap options

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Getter Method

Signature SupportCapOptions

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

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SupportCapOptions

Parameters:supportCapOptions (NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.SteelSupportBuilderCapOptions) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

SupportSize

SteelSupportBuilder.SupportSize

Returns or sets the support size.

Determines the cross section of the support.

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Getter Method

Signature SupportSize

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SupportSize

Parameters:supportSize (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

SupportType

SteelSupportBuilder.SupportType

Returns or sets the support type.

Determines the cross section of the support.

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Getter Method

Signature SupportType

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SupportType

Parameters:supportType (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”)

Method Detail

GetAvailableAttributeMaterials

SteelSupportBuilder.GetAvailableAttributeMaterials

Returns the list of available material attributes

Signature GetAvailableAttributeMaterials()

Returns:Array of available attribute materials.

These materials are specified in the customer defaults file. :rtype: list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

GetAvailableAttributeNames

SteelSupportBuilder.GetAvailableAttributeNames

Returns the list of available name attributes

Signature GetAvailableAttributeNames()

Returns:Array of available attribute names.

These names are specified in the customer defaults file. :rtype: list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

GetAvailableCapTypes

SteelSupportBuilder.GetAvailableCapTypes

The list of available start and end cap types.

Signature GetAvailableCapTypes()

Returns:Array of available cap types.

These names are specified by a special sketch naming convention for sketches loaded in the support cap library. :rtype: list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

GetAvailableEndCapSizes

SteelSupportBuilder.GetAvailableEndCapSizes

The list of available end cap sizes.

The available end cap sizes will change everytime the end cap type changes.

Signature GetAvailableEndCapSizes()

Returns:Array of available end cap sizes.

These names are specified by a special sketch naming convention for sketches loaded in the support cap library. :rtype: list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

GetAvailableStartCapSizes

SteelSupportBuilder.GetAvailableStartCapSizes

The list of available start cap sizes.

The available start cap sizes will change everytime the start cap type changes.

Signature GetAvailableStartCapSizes()

Returns:Array of available start cap sizes.

These names are specified by a special sketch naming convention for sketches loaded in the support cap library. :rtype: list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

GetAvailableSupportSizes

SteelSupportBuilder.GetAvailableSupportSizes

The list of available sizes.

The available sizes will change everytime the support type changes.

Signature GetAvailableSupportSizes()

Returns:Array of available sizes.

These names are specified by a special sketch naming convention for sketches loaded in the support library. :rtype: list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

GetAvailableSupportTypes

SteelSupportBuilder.GetAvailableSupportTypes

The list of available support types.

Signature GetAvailableSupportTypes()

Returns:Array of available types.

These names are specified by a special sketch naming convention for sketches loaded in the support library. :rtype: list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

Validate

SteelSupportBuilder.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.