NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder¶Bases: NXOpen.Builder
The builder for designing parting surface in Mold Wizard.
To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceCollection.CreateBuilder()
Default values.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| AlternateMethod | 0 |
| CreateAsPartingSurface | 1 |
| CreateExtrudeSweptPreview | 0 |
| EnlargeOtherFaceOption | 0 |
| ExtendDistance.Value | 1 (millimeters part), 1 (inches part) |
| ExtrudeDistance | 60 |
| ExtrudeDraftAngle | 0 |
| ResizeAllDirections | 1 |
| SurfaceRange.AnchorPosition | Vertex1 |
| SurfaceTolerance | 0.01 |
| SurfaceType | Extrude |
| TransitionSurfType | Auto |
| TrimAndExtendFromRegion | Cavity |
| TrimWithGuideLines | 1 |
| UseDefaultKeepSide | 1 |
New in version NX7.5.0.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| AlternateMethod | Returns or sets the option to use the system provided alternate method to create transition parting surface. |
| CreateAsPartingSurface | Returns or sets the option to create surface as parting surface |
| CreateExtrudeSweptPreview | Returns or sets the option to turn on or off the preview for Extrude or Swept parting surface |
| EditPartingLines | Returns the parting lines to edit. |
| EnlargeOtherFaceOption | Returns or sets the option for enlarging the other face that connects to the same edge. |
| ExtendDistance | Returns the extend distance for creating parting surface. |
| ExtrudeDirection | Returns or sets the extrude or first direction used in creating parting surface that requires only one direction. |
| ExtrudeDistance | Returns or sets the extrude distance for updating the expression parting_extrude_distance. |
| ExtrudeDraftAngle | Returns or sets the draft angle for extrude parting surface |
| GuideOrPartingLine | Returns the guide or parting line to create or edit a guide line. |
| PartingLines | Returns the parting lines for creating parting surface. |
| PrimaryEdges | Returns the primary edges for creating transition parting surface. |
| ResizeAllDirections | Returns or sets the option to enlarge or resize surface for all directions. |
| SecondDirection | Returns or sets the second direction used in creating parting surface that requires two directions. |
| SurfaceRange | Returns the surface range for enlarging surface. |
| SurfaceTolerance | Returns or sets the surface tolerance. |
| SurfaceType | Returns or sets the type of parting surface to be created. |
| Tag | Returns the Tag for this object. |
| TransitionObjects | Returns the transition curves or points used in creating transition parting surface. |
| TransitionSurfType | Returns or sets the type of transition surface to be created. |
| TrimAndExtendFromRegion | Returns or sets the option for trim and extend from the cavity or core region. |
| TrimWithGuideLines | Returns or sets the option to trim with guide lines. |
| UseDefaultKeepSide | Returns or sets the option to use the default keep side for trimming bounded plane or enlarged surface |
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| AutoCreatePartingSurfaces | Method to auto create parting surfaces. |
| ChangePartingObjectType | Change the type of parting objects to be placed or edited. |
| CheckSuppressParting | Check if suppressing parting is needed. |
| ClearPreCreatedBoundedPlaneAndEnlargedSurface | Clear the pre-created bounded plane and enlarged surface if no longer needed. |
| ClearPreCreatedExtrudeAndSweptSurface | Clear the pre-created extrude and swept surfaces for preview if no longer needed. |
| Commit | Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder. |
| CreateSectionForGuidedExtensionPreview | Method to create a section for the preview of guided extension surface |
| CreateSurfaceData | Create surface data for enlarged surface. |
| DeleteAllPartingSurfaces | Method to delete all the parting surfaces before auto create parting surfaces if the user chooses to do so. |
| DeletePartingSurface | Delete a newly created parting surface. |
| Destroy | Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder. |
| DisplayObjectsOnEntry | Display the parting surfaces, guide lines, and parting lines when entering the Design Parting Surface command. |
| FinalizeCreatePartingSurface | Finalize the creation of bounded plane or enlarged surface parting surface. |
| FlipTrimmedSheet | Flip the trimmed bounded plane or the enlarged surface for parting surface. |
| GetCommittedObjects | For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit. |
| GetObject | Returns the object currently being edited by this builder. |
| InitializeOnEntry | Perform initialization tasks when entering the Design Parting Surface command. |
| PreCreateBoundedPlaneAndEnlargedSurface | Pre-create a bounded plane or enlarged surface when the respective surface type is on. |
| ShowResults | Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results. |
| UpdateAllSegmentsAutoCreateInfo | Method to update the auto create info for all parting segments. |
| UpdateBuilderPartingLinesHashTable | Method to update the hash table of parting lines of the builder |
| UpdateEditPartingLines | Update the parting lines being edited to reflect the change immediately |
| UpdateExtrudeAndSweptSheets | Method to update the temporary Extrude and Swept sheets for changes in UI. |
| UpdateExtrudeDistanceExpression | Update the expression for the parting surface extrude distance with a new value. |
| UpdateInApplyStatus | Method to update the Apply status of the command. |
| UpdatePartingLines | Update parting lines after traversing parting lines. |
| UpdatePreviewSurface | Update the preview surface for the bounded plane or enlarged surface. |
| UpdateSegmentAutoCreateInfo | Method to update the auto create info for the selected parting segment |
| UpdateTransitionPoints | Update transition points after editing guide lines. |
| Validate | Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called. |
| MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderObjectType Enumeration | The type of parting objects to be edited or placed. |
| MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderPartingSurfaceType Enumeration | The type of parting surface to be created. |
| MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderTransitionSurfaceType Enumeration | The type of transition surface to be created. |
| MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderTrimAndExtendFromRegionType Enumeration | The region type from which to trim and extend when creating parting surface. |
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.AlternateMethod¶Returns or sets the option to use the system provided alternate method to create transition parting surface.
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Getter Method
Signature AlternateMethod
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | bool |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature AlternateMethod
| Parameters: | alternateMethod (bool) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.CreateAsPartingSurface¶Returns or sets the option to create surface as parting surface
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Getter Method
Signature CreateAsPartingSurface
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | bool |
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature CreateAsPartingSurface
| Parameters: | createAsPartingSurface (bool) – |
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New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.CreateExtrudeSweptPreview¶Returns or sets the option to turn on or off the preview for Extrude or Swept parting surface
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Getter Method
Signature CreateExtrudeSweptPreview
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | bool |
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature CreateExtrudeSweptPreview
| Parameters: | createExtrudeSweptPreview (bool) – |
|---|
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.EditPartingLines¶Returns the parting lines to edit.
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Getter Method
Signature EditPartingLines
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.ScCollector |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.EnlargeOtherFaceOption¶Returns or sets the option for enlarging the other face that connects to the same edge.
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Getter Method
Signature EnlargeOtherFaceOption
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | bool |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature EnlargeOtherFaceOption
| Parameters: | enlargeOtherFaceOption (bool) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ExtendDistance¶Returns the extend distance for creating parting surface.
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Getter Method
Signature ExtendDistance
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.Expression |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ExtrudeDirection¶Returns or sets the extrude or first direction used in creating parting surface that requires only one direction.
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Getter Method
Signature ExtrudeDirection
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.Direction |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature ExtrudeDirection
| Parameters: | extrudeDirection (NXOpen.Direction) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ExtrudeDistance¶Returns or sets the extrude distance for updating the expression “parting_extrude_distance”.
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Getter Method
Signature ExtrudeDistance
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | float |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature ExtrudeDistance
| Parameters: | extrudeDistance (float) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ExtrudeDraftAngle¶Returns or sets the draft angle for extrude parting surface
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Getter Method
Signature ExtrudeDraftAngle
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | float |
New in version NX8.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature ExtrudeDraftAngle
| Parameters: | extrudeDraftAngle (float) – |
|---|
New in version NX8.0.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.GuideOrPartingLine¶Returns the guide or parting line to create or edit a guide line.
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Getter Method
Signature GuideOrPartingLine
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.SelectCurve |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.PartingLines¶Returns the parting lines for creating parting surface.
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Getter Method
Signature PartingLines
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.SelectCurveList |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.PrimaryEdges¶Returns the primary edges for creating transition parting surface.
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Getter Method
Signature PrimaryEdges
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.SelectEdgeList |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ResizeAllDirections¶Returns or sets the option to enlarge or resize surface for all directions.
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Getter Method
Signature ResizeAllDirections
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | bool |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature ResizeAllDirections
| Parameters: | resizeAllDirections (bool) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.SecondDirection¶Returns or sets the second direction used in creating parting surface that requires two directions.
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Getter Method
Signature SecondDirection
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.Direction |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature SecondDirection
| Parameters: | secondDirection (NXOpen.Direction) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.SurfaceRange¶Returns the surface range for enlarging surface.
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Getter Method
Signature SurfaceRange
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.SurfaceRangeBuilder |
New in version NX7.0.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.SurfaceTolerance¶Returns or sets the surface tolerance.
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Getter Method
Signature SurfaceTolerance
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | float |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature SurfaceTolerance
| Parameters: | surfaceTolerance (float) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.SurfaceType¶Returns or sets the type of parting surface to be created.
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Getter Method
Signature SurfaceType
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderPartingSurfaceType |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature SurfaceType
| Parameters: | surfaceType (NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderPartingSurfaceType) – |
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New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.TransitionObjects¶Returns the transition curves or points used in creating transition parting surface.
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Getter Method
Signature TransitionObjects
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.SelectCurveList |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.TransitionSurfType¶Returns or sets the type of transition surface to be created.
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Getter Method
Signature TransitionSurfType
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderTransitionSurfaceType |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature TransitionSurfType
| Parameters: | transitionSurfType (NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderTransitionSurfaceType) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.TrimAndExtendFromRegion¶Returns or sets the option for “trim and extend” from the cavity or core region.
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Getter Method
Signature TrimAndExtendFromRegion
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderTrimAndExtendFromRegionType |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature TrimAndExtendFromRegion
| Parameters: | trimAndExtendFromRegion (NXOpen.Tooling.MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilderTrimAndExtendFromRegionType) – |
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New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.TrimWithGuideLines¶Returns or sets the option to trim with guide lines.
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Getter Method
Signature TrimWithGuideLines
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | bool |
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature TrimWithGuideLines
| Parameters: | trimWithGuideLines (bool) – |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UseDefaultKeepSide¶Returns or sets the option to use the default keep side for trimming bounded plane or enlarged surface
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Getter Method
Signature UseDefaultKeepSide
| Returns: | |
|---|---|
| Return type: | bool |
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature UseDefaultKeepSide
| Parameters: | useDefaultKeepSide (bool) – |
|---|
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.AutoCreatePartingSurfaces¶Method to auto create parting surfaces.
Signature AutoCreatePartingSurfaces()
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ChangePartingObjectType¶Change the type of parting objects to be placed or edited.
Signature ChangePartingObjectType(partingObjectType)
| Parameters: | partingObjectType (int) – Parting object type |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.CheckSuppressParting¶Check if suppressing parting is needed.
Signature CheckSuppressParting()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ClearPreCreatedBoundedPlaneAndEnlargedSurface¶Clear the pre-created bounded plane and enlarged surface if no longer needed.
Signature ClearPreCreatedBoundedPlaneAndEnlargedSurface(differentSegment)
| Parameters: | differentSegment (int) – Different segment flag |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.ClearPreCreatedExtrudeAndSweptSurface¶Clear the pre-created extrude and swept surfaces for preview if no longer needed.
Signature ClearPreCreatedExtrudeAndSweptSurface(deleteSheet)
| Parameters: | deleteSheet (int) – Delete sheet flag |
|---|
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.CreateSectionForGuidedExtensionPreview¶Method to create a section for the preview of guided extension surface
Signature CreateSectionForGuidedExtensionPreview()
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.CreateSurfaceData¶Create surface data for enlarged surface.
Signature CreateSurfaceData(faceTag)
| Parameters: | faceTag (NXOpen.Face) – Face for the surface data |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.DeleteAllPartingSurfaces¶Method to delete all the parting surfaces before auto create parting surfaces if the user chooses to do so.
Signature DeleteAllPartingSurfaces()
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.DeletePartingSurface¶Delete a newly created parting surface.
Signature DeletePartingSurface(partingSheet)
| Parameters: | partingSheet (NXOpen.Body) – Parting sheet to be deleted |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.DisplayObjectsOnEntry¶Display the parting surfaces, guide lines, and parting lines when entering the Design Parting Surface command.
Signature DisplayObjectsOnEntry()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.FinalizeCreatePartingSurface¶Finalize the creation of bounded plane or enlarged surface parting surface.
Signature FinalizeCreatePartingSurface()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.FlipTrimmedSheet¶Flip the trimmed bounded plane or the enlarged surface for parting surface.
Signature FlipTrimmedSheet()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.InitializeOnEntry¶Perform initialization tasks when entering the Design Parting Surface command.
Signature InitializeOnEntry()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.PreCreateBoundedPlaneAndEnlargedSurface¶Pre-create a bounded plane or enlarged surface when the respective surface type is on.
Signature PreCreateBoundedPlaneAndEnlargedSurface()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateAllSegmentsAutoCreateInfo¶Method to update the auto create info for all parting segments.
Signature UpdateAllSegmentsAutoCreateInfo()
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateBuilderPartingLinesHashTable¶Method to update the hash table of parting lines of the builder
Signature UpdateBuilderPartingLinesHashTable()
New in version NX11.0.2.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateEditPartingLines¶Update the parting lines being edited to reflect the change immediately
Signature UpdateEditPartingLines()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateExtrudeAndSweptSheets¶Method to update the temporary Extrude and Swept sheets for changes in UI.
Signature UpdateExtrudeAndSweptSheets(directionChange)
| Parameters: | directionChange (int) – |
|---|
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateExtrudeDistanceExpression¶Update the expression for the parting surface extrude distance with a new value.
Signature UpdateExtrudeDistanceExpression(extrudeDistance)
| Parameters: | extrudeDistance (float) – Extrude distance for expression |
|---|
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateInApplyStatus¶Method to update the Apply status of the command.
Signature UpdateInApplyStatus(inApplyStatus)
| Parameters: | inApplyStatus (int) – |
|---|
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdatePartingLines¶Update parting lines after traversing parting lines.
Signature UpdatePartingLines()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdatePreviewSurface¶Update the preview surface for the bounded plane or enlarged surface.
Signature UpdatePreviewSurface()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateSegmentAutoCreateInfo¶Method to update the auto create info for the selected parting segment
Signature UpdateSegmentAutoCreateInfo()
New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.UpdateTransitionPoints¶Update transition points after editing guide lines.
Signature UpdateTransitionPoints()
New in version NX7.5.0.
License requirements: None.
MWDesignPartingSurfaceBuilder.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.