TireEnvelopeBuilder Class

class NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilder

Bases: NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder

Represents a builder that is used to edit or create a NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelope.

To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesignCollection.CreateTireEnvelopeBuilder()

Default values.

Property Value
AddMasterComponentPart 0
ApplyOffset 0
BushingJointAsymmetric 0
ClearanceValue.Value 20 (millimeters part), 0.75 (inches part)
CreateTireEnvelopeFeature 1
DistanceTolerance.Value 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
DownOffsetValue.Value 6 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
DriverGraph RectangularJounceRebound
EnvelopeConcavity 0.5
FirstDriverJointLowerLimit 0
FirstDriverJointSteps 0
FirstDriverJointUpperLimit 0
FixedLocationPercentage 40
FrontOffsetValue.Value 20 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
InboardOffsetValue.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
InnerJointAsymmetric 0
JounceDistance 0
MirrorProfile 1
Motion ExistingSpindleFile
OutboardOffsetValue.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
ProfileSplineLayer 1
RadialEndAngle.Value 0
RadialStartAngle.Value 0
RearOffsetValue.Value 15 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
ReboundDistance 0
RollAngle.Value 7
RunClearanceAnalysis 1
SaveScenario 1
SecondDriverJointLowerLimit 0
SecondDriverJointSteps 0
SecondDriverJointUpperLimit 0
SectionLayer 1
SheetBodyLayer 1
ShockDriverJointSteps 0
SpindleFileLocation InNative
SpindleLinesLayer 1
SuspensionTemplate MacPhersonStrut
TaperLocationAY 40
TaperLocationBX 40
TaperLocationXAxis 100
TaperLocationYAxis 100
TireDefinition SolidBody
TrimRadius.Value 0 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
UpOffsetValue.Value 6 (millimeters part), 0 (inches part)
UseStabilizerBar 0
WheelCenterlineShift.Value 20 (millimeters part), 1 (inches part)
WheelRimDiameter.Value 430 (millimeters part), 15 (inches part)

New in version NX7.5.0.

Properties

Property Description
AddMasterComponentPart Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the master component part will be added.
ApplyOffset Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the offset will be applied for the envelope.
BushingJointAsymmetric Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the Bushing Joint is asymmetric.
ClearanceAnalysisBodies Returns the selection list containing the solid objects used in the clearance analysis.
ClearanceAnalysisComponents Returns the selection list containing the components used in the clearance analysis.
ClearanceValue Returns the expression containing the clearance value used in the clearance analysis.
CreateTireEnvelopeFeature Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the tire envelope feature will be created.
DesignPositionSpindle Returns the selection list containing spindle line in design position .
DistanceTolerance Returns the distance tolerance that will be used in constructing the motion envelope.
DownOffsetValue Returns the expression containing the offset value of the down section(at 270 degrees).
DriverGraph Returns or sets the option to specify which driver definition is used in the suspension template.
DriverGraphSketch Returns the sketch defining the driver for the suspension template.
EnvelopeConcavity Returns or sets the concavity factor that is used in constructing the motion envelope.
EnvelopeOffset Returns or sets the option to specify which offset method is used in the envelope creation.
FirstDriverJointLowerLimit Returns or sets the lower limit value for the first joint of the suspension template.
FirstDriverJointSteps Returns or sets the step number for the first joint of the suspension template.
FirstDriverJointUpperLimit Returns or sets the upper limit value for the first joint of the suspension template.
FixedLocationPercentage Returns or sets the fixed location percentage that is used for the fixed driver definition for two drivers.
FrontOffsetValue Returns the expression containing the offset value of the front section(at 0 degrees).
InboardOffsetValue Returns the expression containing the offset value of the inboard position.
InnerJointAsymmetric Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the Inner Joint is asymmetric.
JounceDistance Returns or sets the jounce distance that is used for the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.
LeftStabilizerBar Returns the selection list containing the left stabilizer bar definition data.
MirrorProfile Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the tire profile is to be mirrored.
Motion Returns or sets the option to specify how the suspension system motion will be defined.
OffsetFileName Returns or sets the name of the file containing the offset data of the envelope sections.
OutboardOffsetValue Returns the expression containing the offset value of the outboard position.
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
ProfileName Returns or sets the name of the tire profile in the tire file.
ProfilePointFile Returns or sets the name of the file containing the tire profile points.
ProfileSplineLayer Returns or sets the layer of the tire profile.
RadialEndAngle Returns the expression containing the radial angle at which the envelope body will end.
RadialStartAngle Returns the expression containing the radial angle at which the envelope body will start.
RearOffsetValue Returns the expression containing the offset value of the rear section(at 180 degrees).
ReboundDistance Returns or sets the rebound distance that is used for the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.
RightStabilizerBar Returns the selection list containing the right stabilizer bar definition data.
RollAngle Returns the roll angle that is used for the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.
RunClearanceAnalysis Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the clearance analysis will be performed.
SaveMasterPart Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the master part will be saved before entering the scenario.
SaveScenario Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the scenario will be saved.
ScenarioName Returns or sets the name of the scenario model containing the suspension template.
SecondDriverJointLowerLimit Returns or sets the lower limit value for the second joint of the suspension template.
SecondDriverJointSteps Returns or sets the step number for the second joint of the suspension template.
SecondDriverJointUpperLimit Returns or sets the upper limit value for the second joint of the suspension template.
SectionLayer Returns or sets the layer of the tire envelope sections.
SheetBodyLayer Returns or sets the layer of the tire envelope sheet body.
ShockDriverJointSteps Returns or sets the step number of the shock driver joint of the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.
SpindleEndPoint Returns or sets the end point of the spindle line, the other end point is the wheel point.
SpindleFileLocation Returns or sets the option to specify the location of the spindle file.
SpindleFileName Returns or sets the name of the file containing the spindle definition.
SpindleLines Returns the selection list containing the spindle lines in all positions.
SpindleLinesLayer Returns or sets the layer of the spindle lines.
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
SuspensionTemplate Returns or sets the option to specify which suspension template will be used.
SuspensionTemplateFileName Returns or sets the name of the file containing points defining a suspension template.
Tag Returns the Tag for this object.
TaperLocationAY Returns or sets the taper location along the Y axis that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper on one side (at A point).
TaperLocationBX Returns or sets the taper location along the X axis that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper on one side (at B point).
TaperLocationXAxis Returns or sets the taper location that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper in the X direction.
TaperLocationYAxis Returns or sets the taper location that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper in the Y direction.
TireBodyOutputFileName Returns or sets the name of the the output part file for the tire body.
TireDefinition Returns or sets the option to specify the method of tire profile definition.
TireDefinitionBody Returns the selection list for tire body.
TireDefinitionProfile Returns the selection list for tire profile.
TracedSpindleLine Returns the line that specifies the traced spindle line in the scenario model.
TrimRadius Returns the expression containing the radius that specifies the distance from the tire section to the spindle at which the tire section will be trimmed.
UpOffsetValue Returns the expression containing the offset value of the up section(at 90 degrees).
UseStabilizerBar Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the stabilizer bar is used.
WheelCenterlineShift Returns the expression containing the wheel centerline shift.
WheelCsys Returns or sets the coordinate system defining the orientation of the wheel.
WheelRimDiameter Returns the expression containing the diameter of the wheel rim.

Methods

Method Description
AddMasterPart Add the master part to the work part as one component by the given part name.
BuildMotionTemplate Open the motion simulation and build the motion template.
CalculateProfilePoints Calculate the points of the tire profile.
Commit Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
CommitFeature Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature
CreateLinkedProfiles Create linked curves of the profiles in the sketch from the other part.
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.
GetSessionNotes Get the notes that are to be stored with the tire envelope feature.
HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited.
PerformClearanceAnalysis Perform clearance analysis between the tire envelope and the clearance objects.
ProcessFromSpindleLines Read the spindle data and write the data into the motion file.
ReadSuspensionTemplate Read the file containing the suspension template points.
ReassembleTireBodyComponent Re-assemble the part containing the tire body defining tire profile to work part as the moving component used for the clearance analysis.
RunMotionArticulation Run the motion articulation, output the motion file and then exit the motion simulation.
SetClearanceValues Set the clearance values for the components used in the clearance analysis.
SetDriverJoints Set the driver steering joint and jounce joint.
SetOffsetSections Indicate the sections that should be offset.
SetOffsetValues Set the values of the offset for the specified section.
SetParentFeatureInternal Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited
SetSessionNotes Set the notes that are to be stored with the tire envelope feature.
SetSuspentionTemplatePoint Change the location of a joint in the suspension template.
SetTireProfileSketch Set the sketch containing the tire profiles by the given part name and sketch name.
SetVehicleCoordinateSystem Set the vehicle coordinate system.
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.
SwitchDrivers Switch the order of the two drivers.
UnsetParentFeatureInternal Set the internal parent feature of the feature being edited to external
UpdateTireBodyFeature Update the tire body feature in the tire body output part file.
Validate Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

Enumerations

TireEnvelopeBuilderDriverGraphOption Enumeration Settings to indicate the driver definition to use with the MacPherson Strut suspension template.
TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod Enumeration Settings to indicate how the offset will be defined.
TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod Enumeration Settings to indicate how the suspension system motion will be defined.
TireEnvelopeBuilderSpindleFileLocationOption Enumeration Settings to indicate the location to select the spindle file.
TireEnvelopeBuilderSuspensionTemplateType Enumeration Settings to indicate the defined suspension template to use.
TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption Enumeration Settings to indicate how the tire profile will be defined.

Property Detail

AddMasterComponentPart

TireEnvelopeBuilder.AddMasterComponentPart

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the master component part will be added.

true indicates the part will be added, false indicates the part will not be added.

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Getter Method

Signature AddMasterComponentPart

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AddMasterComponentPart

Parameters:addMasterPart (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ApplyOffset

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ApplyOffset

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the offset will be applied for the envelope.

true indicates the offset will be applied, false indicates the offset will not be applied.

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Getter Method

Signature ApplyOffset

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ApplyOffset

Parameters:applyOffset (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

BushingJointAsymmetric

TireEnvelopeBuilder.BushingJointAsymmetric

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the Bushing Joint is asymmetric.

true indicates the Bushing Joint is asymmetric, false indicates the Bushing Joint is symmetric.

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Getter Method

Signature BushingJointAsymmetric

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature BushingJointAsymmetric

Parameters:bushingJointAsymmetric (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ClearanceAnalysisBodies

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ClearanceAnalysisBodies

Returns the selection list containing the solid objects used in the clearance analysis.

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Getter Method

Signature ClearanceAnalysisBodies

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectBodyList

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

ClearanceAnalysisComponents

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ClearanceAnalysisComponents

Returns the selection list containing the components used in the clearance analysis.

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Getter Method

Signature ClearanceAnalysisComponents

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Assemblies.SelectComponentList

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

ClearanceValue

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ClearanceValue

Returns the expression containing the clearance value used in the clearance analysis.

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Getter Method

Signature ClearanceValue

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

CreateTireEnvelopeFeature

TireEnvelopeBuilder.CreateTireEnvelopeFeature

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the tire envelope feature will be created.

true indicates the feature will be created, false indicates the feature will not be created.

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Getter Method

Signature CreateTireEnvelopeFeature

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CreateTireEnvelopeFeature

Parameters:createTireEnvelopeFeature (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

DesignPositionSpindle

TireEnvelopeBuilder.DesignPositionSpindle

Returns the selection list containing spindle line in design position .

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Getter Method

Signature DesignPositionSpindle

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectCurve

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

DistanceTolerance

TireEnvelopeBuilder.DistanceTolerance

Returns the distance tolerance that will be used in constructing the motion envelope.

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Getter Method

Signature DistanceTolerance

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

DownOffsetValue

TireEnvelopeBuilder.DownOffsetValue

Returns the expression containing the offset value of the down section(at 270 degrees).

Only used when the offset method is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.FixedSections.

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Getter Method

Signature DownOffsetValue

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

DriverGraph

TireEnvelopeBuilder.DriverGraph

Returns or sets the option to specify which driver definition is used in the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature DriverGraph

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderDriverGraphOption

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature DriverGraph

Parameters:driverGraphOption (NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderDriverGraphOption) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

DriverGraphSketch

TireEnvelopeBuilder.DriverGraphSketch

Returns the sketch defining the driver for the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature DriverGraphSketch

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectSketch

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

EnvelopeConcavity

TireEnvelopeBuilder.EnvelopeConcavity

Returns or sets the concavity factor that is used in constructing the motion envelope.

The value ranges between 0.0 and 1.0.

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Getter Method

Signature EnvelopeConcavity

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EnvelopeConcavity

Parameters:envelopeConcavity (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

EnvelopeOffset

TireEnvelopeBuilder.EnvelopeOffset

Returns or sets the option to specify which offset method is used in the envelope creation.

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Getter Method

Signature EnvelopeOffset

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EnvelopeOffset

Parameters:offsetMethod (NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

FirstDriverJointLowerLimit

TireEnvelopeBuilder.FirstDriverJointLowerLimit

Returns or sets the lower limit value for the first joint of the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature FirstDriverJointLowerLimit

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FirstDriverJointLowerLimit

Parameters:firstDriverJointLowerLimit (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

FirstDriverJointSteps

TireEnvelopeBuilder.FirstDriverJointSteps

Returns or sets the step number for the first joint of the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature FirstDriverJointSteps

Returns:
Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FirstDriverJointSteps

Parameters:firstDriverJointSteps (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

FirstDriverJointUpperLimit

TireEnvelopeBuilder.FirstDriverJointUpperLimit

Returns or sets the upper limit value for the first joint of the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature FirstDriverJointUpperLimit

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FirstDriverJointUpperLimit

Parameters:firstDriverJointUpperLimit (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

FixedLocationPercentage

TireEnvelopeBuilder.FixedLocationPercentage

Returns or sets the fixed location percentage that is used for the fixed driver definition for two drivers.

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Getter Method

Signature FixedLocationPercentage

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FixedLocationPercentage

Parameters:fixedLocationPercentage (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

FrontOffsetValue

TireEnvelopeBuilder.FrontOffsetValue

Returns the expression containing the offset value of the front section(at 0 degrees).

Only used when the offset method is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.FixedSections.

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Getter Method

Signature FrontOffsetValue

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

InboardOffsetValue

TireEnvelopeBuilder.InboardOffsetValue

Returns the expression containing the offset value of the inboard position.

Only used when the offset method is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.FixedSections.

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Getter Method

Signature InboardOffsetValue

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

InnerJointAsymmetric

TireEnvelopeBuilder.InnerJointAsymmetric

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the Inner Joint is asymmetric.

true indicates the Inner Joint is asymmetric, false indicates the Inner Joint is symmetric.

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Getter Method

Signature InnerJointAsymmetric

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature InnerJointAsymmetric

Parameters:innerJointAsymmetric (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

JounceDistance

TireEnvelopeBuilder.JounceDistance

Returns or sets the jounce distance that is used for the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature JounceDistance

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature JounceDistance

Parameters:jounceDistance (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

LeftStabilizerBar

TireEnvelopeBuilder.LeftStabilizerBar

Returns the selection list containing the left stabilizer bar definition data.

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Getter Method

Signature LeftStabilizerBar

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectDisplayableObjectList

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

MirrorProfile

TireEnvelopeBuilder.MirrorProfile

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the tire profile is to be mirrored.

true indicates the tire profile will be mirrored, false indicates the tire profile will not be mirrored.

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Getter Method

Signature MirrorProfile

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MirrorProfile

Parameters:mirror (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

Motion

TireEnvelopeBuilder.Motion

Returns or sets the option to specify how the suspension system motion will be defined.

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Getter Method

Signature Motion

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Motion

Parameters:motionMethod (NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

OffsetFileName

TireEnvelopeBuilder.OffsetFileName

Returns or sets the name of the file containing the offset data of the envelope sections.

The file must contain comma separated values.

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Getter Method

Signature OffsetFileName

Returns:
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OffsetFileName

Parameters:filename (str) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

OutboardOffsetValue

TireEnvelopeBuilder.OutboardOffsetValue

Returns the expression containing the offset value of the outboard position.

Only used when the offset method is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.FixedSections.

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Getter Method

Signature OutboardOffsetValue

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

ProfileName

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ProfileName

Returns or sets the name of the tire profile in the tire file.

Only used when the tire profile option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption.ProfilePointFile.

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Getter Method

Signature ProfileName

Returns:
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

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Setter Method

Signature ProfileName

Parameters:profileName (str) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ProfilePointFile

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ProfilePointFile

Returns or sets the name of the file containing the tire profile points.

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Getter Method

Signature ProfilePointFile

Returns:
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ProfilePointFile

Parameters:profilePointFile (str) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ProfileSplineLayer

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ProfileSplineLayer

Returns or sets the layer of the tire profile.

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Getter Method

Signature ProfileSplineLayer

Returns:
Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ProfileSplineLayer

Parameters:profileSplineLayer (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

RadialEndAngle

TireEnvelopeBuilder.RadialEndAngle

Returns the expression containing the radial angle at which the envelope body will end.

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Getter Method

Signature RadialEndAngle

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

RadialStartAngle

TireEnvelopeBuilder.RadialStartAngle

Returns the expression containing the radial angle at which the envelope body will start.

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Getter Method

Signature RadialStartAngle

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

RearOffsetValue

TireEnvelopeBuilder.RearOffsetValue

Returns the expression containing the offset value of the rear section(at 180 degrees).

Only used when the offset method is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.FixedSections.

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Getter Method

Signature RearOffsetValue

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

ReboundDistance

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ReboundDistance

Returns or sets the rebound distance that is used for the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature ReboundDistance

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ReboundDistance

Parameters:reboundDistance (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

RightStabilizerBar

TireEnvelopeBuilder.RightStabilizerBar

Returns the selection list containing the right stabilizer bar definition data.

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Getter Method

Signature RightStabilizerBar

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectCurveList

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

RollAngle

TireEnvelopeBuilder.RollAngle

Returns the roll angle that is used for the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature RollAngle

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

RunClearanceAnalysis

TireEnvelopeBuilder.RunClearanceAnalysis

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the clearance analysis will be performed.

true indicates the analysis will be performed, false indicates the analysis will not be performed.

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Getter Method

Signature RunClearanceAnalysis

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature RunClearanceAnalysis

Parameters:runClearanceAnalysis (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SaveMasterPart

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SaveMasterPart

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the master part will be saved before entering the scenario.

true indicates the master part will be saved, false indicates the master part will not be saved.

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Getter Method

Signature SaveMasterPart

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SaveMasterPart

Parameters:saveMasterpart (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SaveScenario

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SaveScenario

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the scenario will be saved.

true indicates the scenario will be saved, false indicates the scenario will not be saved.

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Getter Method

Signature SaveScenario

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SaveScenario

Parameters:saveScenario (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ScenarioName

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ScenarioName

Returns or sets the name of the scenario model containing the suspension template.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.ExistingScenarioMotionModel.

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Getter Method

Signature ScenarioName

Returns:
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

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Setter Method

Signature ScenarioName

Parameters:scenarioName (str) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SecondDriverJointLowerLimit

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SecondDriverJointLowerLimit

Returns or sets the lower limit value for the second joint of the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature SecondDriverJointLowerLimit

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SecondDriverJointLowerLimit

Parameters:secondDriverJointLowerLimit (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SecondDriverJointSteps

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SecondDriverJointSteps

Returns or sets the step number for the second joint of the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature SecondDriverJointSteps

Returns:
Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SecondDriverJointSteps

Parameters:secondDriverJointSteps (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SecondDriverJointUpperLimit

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SecondDriverJointUpperLimit

Returns or sets the upper limit value for the second joint of the suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature SecondDriverJointUpperLimit

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SecondDriverJointUpperLimit

Parameters:secondDriverJointUpperLimit (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SectionLayer

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SectionLayer

Returns or sets the layer of the tire envelope sections.

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Getter Method

Signature SectionLayer

Returns:
Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SectionLayer

Parameters:sectionLayer (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SheetBodyLayer

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SheetBodyLayer

Returns or sets the layer of the tire envelope sheet body.

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Getter Method

Signature SheetBodyLayer

Returns:
Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SheetBodyLayer

Parameters:sheetBodyLayer (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ShockDriverJointSteps

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ShockDriverJointSteps

Returns or sets the step number of the shock driver joint of the Five Link Solid Axle without steering suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature ShockDriverJointSteps

Returns:
Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ShockDriverJointSteps

Parameters:shockDriverJointSteps (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SpindleEndPoint

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SpindleEndPoint

Returns or sets the end point of the spindle line, the other end point is the wheel point.

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Getter Method

Signature SpindleEndPoint

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Point

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SpindleEndPoint

Parameters:spindleEndPoint (NXOpen.Point) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SpindleFileLocation

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SpindleFileLocation

Returns or sets the option to specify the location of the spindle file.

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Getter Method

Signature SpindleFileLocation

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderSpindleFileLocationOption

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SpindleFileLocation

Parameters:spindleFileLocation (NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderSpindleFileLocationOption) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SpindleFileName

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SpindleFileName

Returns or sets the name of the file containing the spindle definition.

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Getter Method

Signature SpindleFileName

Returns:
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SpindleFileName

Parameters:spindleFileName (str) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SpindleLines

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SpindleLines

Returns the selection list containing the spindle lines in all positions.

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Getter Method

Signature SpindleLines

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectCurveList

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

SpindleLinesLayer

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SpindleLinesLayer

Returns or sets the layer of the spindle lines.

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Getter Method

Signature SpindleLinesLayer

Returns:
Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SpindleLinesLayer

Parameters:spindleLinesLayer (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SuspensionTemplate

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SuspensionTemplate

Returns or sets the option to specify which suspension template will be used.

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Getter Method

Signature SuspensionTemplate

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderSuspensionTemplateType

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SuspensionTemplate

Parameters:suspensionTemplate (NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderSuspensionTemplateType) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SuspensionTemplateFileName

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SuspensionTemplateFileName

Returns or sets the name of the file containing points defining a suspension template.

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Getter Method

Signature SuspensionTemplateFileName

Returns:
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature SuspensionTemplateFileName

Parameters:filename (str) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

TaperLocationAY

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TaperLocationAY

Returns or sets the taper location along the Y axis that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper on one side (at A point).

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Getter Method

Signature TaperLocationAY

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TaperLocationAY

Parameters:taperLocationAY (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

TaperLocationBX

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TaperLocationBX

Returns or sets the taper location along the X axis that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper on one side (at B point).

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Getter Method

Signature TaperLocationBX

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TaperLocationBX

Parameters:taperLocationBX (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

TaperLocationXAxis

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TaperLocationXAxis

Returns or sets the taper location that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper in the X direction.

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Getter Method

Signature TaperLocationXAxis

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TaperLocationXAxis

Parameters:taperLocationXAxis (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

TaperLocationYAxis

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TaperLocationYAxis

Returns or sets the taper location that is used for the rectangular driver definition with taper in the Y direction.

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Getter Method

Signature TaperLocationYAxis

Returns:
Return type:float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TaperLocationYAxis

Parameters:taperLocationYAxis (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

TireBodyOutputFileName

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TireBodyOutputFileName

Returns or sets the name of the the output part file for the tire body.

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Getter Method

Signature TireBodyOutputFileName

Returns:
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TireBodyOutputFileName

Parameters:filename (str) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

TireDefinition

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TireDefinition

Returns or sets the option to specify the method of tire profile definition.

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Getter Method

Signature TireDefinition

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature TireDefinition

Parameters:tireDefinition (NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

TireDefinitionBody

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TireDefinitionBody

Returns the selection list for tire body.

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Getter Method

Signature TireDefinitionBody

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectBodyList

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

TireDefinitionProfile

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TireDefinitionProfile

Returns the selection list for tire profile.

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Getter Method

Signature TireDefinitionProfile

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectCurveList

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

TracedSpindleLine

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TracedSpindleLine

Returns the line that specifies the traced spindle line in the scenario model.

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Getter Method

Signature TracedSpindleLine

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.SelectCurve

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

TrimRadius

TireEnvelopeBuilder.TrimRadius

Returns the expression containing the radius that specifies the distance from the tire section to the spindle at which the tire section will be trimmed.

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Getter Method

Signature TrimRadius

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

UpOffsetValue

TireEnvelopeBuilder.UpOffsetValue

Returns the expression containing the offset value of the up section(at 90 degrees).

Only used when the offset method is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.FixedSections.

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Getter Method

Signature UpOffsetValue

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

UseStabilizerBar

TireEnvelopeBuilder.UseStabilizerBar

Returns or sets the option to specify whether or not the stabilizer bar is used.

true indicates a stabilizer bar is used, false indicates a stabilizer bar is not used.

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Getter Method

Signature UseStabilizerBar

Returns:
Return type:bool

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature UseStabilizerBar

Parameters:useStabilizerBar (bool) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

WheelCenterlineShift

TireEnvelopeBuilder.WheelCenterlineShift

Returns the expression containing the wheel centerline shift.

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Getter Method

Signature WheelCenterlineShift

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

WheelCsys

TireEnvelopeBuilder.WheelCsys

Returns or sets the coordinate system defining the orientation of the wheel.

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Getter Method

Signature WheelCsys

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.CoordinateSystem

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature WheelCsys

Parameters:wheelCsys (NXOpen.CoordinateSystem) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

WheelRimDiameter

TireEnvelopeBuilder.WheelRimDiameter

Returns the expression containing the diameter of the wheel rim.

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Getter Method

Signature WheelRimDiameter

Returns:
Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

Method Detail

AddMasterPart

TireEnvelopeBuilder.AddMasterPart

Overloaded method AddMasterPart

  • AddMasterPart(partName)
  • AddMasterPart(partObject)

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Add the master part to the work part as one component by the given part name. The master part contains suspension information.

Signature AddMasterPart(partName)

Parameters:partName (str) – the master part name

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

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Add the master part to the work part as one component by the given part object. The master part contains suspension information.

Signature AddMasterPart(partObject)

Parameters:partObject (NXOpen.Part) – the master part object

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

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BuildMotionTemplate

TireEnvelopeBuilder.BuildMotionTemplate

Open the motion simulation and build the motion template.

Only used when the motion method option is is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.ExistingScenarioMotionModel or NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.ExistingScenarioMotionModel.

Signature BuildMotionTemplate()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

CalculateProfilePoints

TireEnvelopeBuilder.CalculateProfilePoints

Calculate the points of the tire profile.

Signature CalculateProfilePoints()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

CreateLinkedProfiles

TireEnvelopeBuilder.CreateLinkedProfiles

Create linked curves of the profiles in the sketch from the other part.

Only used when the tire profile option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption.SketchfromOtherPart.

Signature CreateLinkedProfiles()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

GetSessionNotes

TireEnvelopeBuilder.GetSessionNotes

Get the notes that are to be stored with the tire envelope feature.

Signature GetSessionNotes()

Returns:user comments
Return type:list of str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

PerformClearanceAnalysis

TireEnvelopeBuilder.PerformClearanceAnalysis

Perform clearance analysis between the tire envelope and the clearance objects.

Signature PerformClearanceAnalysis()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ProcessFromSpindleLines

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ProcessFromSpindleLines

Read the spindle data and write the data into the motion file.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.FromSpindleLines.

Signature ProcessFromSpindleLines()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ReadSuspensionTemplate

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ReadSuspensionTemplate

Read the file containing the suspension template points.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.SuspensionTemplate.

Signature ReadSuspensionTemplate(fileName)

Parameters:fileName (str) – the name of the file containing the suspension template points.
Returns:the missing point name
Return type:str

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

ReassembleTireBodyComponent

TireEnvelopeBuilder.ReassembleTireBodyComponent

Re-assemble the part containing the tire body defining tire profile to work part as the moving component used for the clearance analysis.

Only used when the tire profile option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption.SolidBody.

Signature ReassembleTireBodyComponent()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

RunMotionArticulation

TireEnvelopeBuilder.RunMotionArticulation

Run the motion articulation, output the motion file and then exit the motion simulation.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.ExistingScenarioMotionModel or NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.ExistingScenarioMotionModel. It must be paired with a call to NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilder.BuildMotionTemplate().

Signature RunMotionArticulation()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SetClearanceValues

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetClearanceValues

Set the clearance values for the components used in the clearance analysis.

Signature SetClearanceValues(clearanceValues)

Parameters:clearanceValues (list of float) – offset values

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SetDriverJoints

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetDriverJoints

Set the driver steering joint and jounce joint.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.ExistingScenarioMotionModel.

Signature SetDriverJoints(steerJoint, jounceJoint)

Parameters:

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SetOffsetSections

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetOffsetSections

Indicate the sections that should be offset.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.CustomerDefinedData.

Signature SetOffsetSections(sectionAngle)

Parameters:sectionAngle (list of float) – The radial angle of the sections that are to have an offset applied.

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SetOffsetValues

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetOffsetValues

Set the values of the offset for the specified section.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderEnvelopeOffsetMethod.CustomerDefinedData.

Signature SetOffsetValues(sectionIndex, offsetValues)

Parameters:
  • sectionIndex (int) – The index of the section to apply the offset values.
  • offsetValues (list of float) – The offset values to apply to the specified section.

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SetSessionNotes

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetSessionNotes

Set the notes that are to be stored with the tire envelope feature.

Signature SetSessionNotes(sessionNotes)

Parameters:sessionNotes (list of str) – user comments

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SetSuspentionTemplatePoint

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetSuspentionTemplatePoint

Change the location of a joint in the suspension template.

Only used when the motion method option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderMotionMethod.SuspensionTemplate.

Signature SetSuspentionTemplatePoint(templateType, jointIndex, pnt)

Parameters:

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SetTireProfileSketch

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetTireProfileSketch

Overloaded method SetTireProfileSketch

  • SetTireProfileSketch(partname, sketchname)
  • SetTireProfileSketch(sketchObject)

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Set the sketch containing the tire profiles by the given part name and sketch name. Only used when the tire profile option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption.SketchfromOtherPart.

Signature SetTireProfileSketch(partname, sketchname)

Parameters:
  • partname (str) – the part name of the sketch
  • sketchname (str) – the sketch name

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

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Set the sketch containing the tire profiles by the given sketch object. Only used when the tire profile option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption.SketchfromOtherPart.

Signature SetTireProfileSketch(sketchObject)

Parameters:sketchObject (NXOpen.Sketch) – the sketch object from other part

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

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SetVehicleCoordinateSystem

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SetVehicleCoordinateSystem

Set the vehicle coordinate system.

Signature SetVehicleCoordinateSystem(type, origin, matrix)

Parameters:

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

SwitchDrivers

TireEnvelopeBuilder.SwitchDrivers

Switch the order of the two drivers.

Signature SwitchDrivers()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

UpdateTireBodyFeature

TireEnvelopeBuilder.UpdateTireBodyFeature

Update the tire body feature in the tire body output part file.

The tire body part will be added to the work part assembly as the moving component used for the clearance analysis. Only used when the tire profile option is NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption.ProfileCurves or NXOpen.Features.VehicleDesign.TireEnvelopeBuilderTireDefinitionOption.SketchfromOtherPart.

Signature UpdateTireBodyFeature()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_general_packaging (“NX General Packaging”)

Validate

TireEnvelopeBuilder.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.