iFeature Author Table reference

For iFeatures that contain thread features or threaded holes, specify the thread type in the table. Add the thread variables to the table that you want to vary, and then set the specifications for each row. The specifications correspond exactly to options in the Threads.xls spreadsheet and the Thread feature dialog box.

The Geometry tab shows interface geometry used to position the iFeature. Interface geometry is defined in the Extract iFeature dialog box. On the Geometry tab, you can customize only the Name and Prompt.

Access:

Ribbon: iFeature tab iFeature panel iFeature Author Table

Threads definition tree

The upper left pane lists all the thread features in the iFeature and the variables that can be used to define each of those threads. Thread values of the current iFeature are shown in brackets. Select a variable, and then click the right arrow to add it to the selected thread variables list in the right pane.

Selected thread variables

The upper right pane shows variables that are currently table-driven. Associated with each is a prompt that displays during iFeature placement. You can designated the thread variables as keys.

iFeature table

The lower pane contains the currently defined table for this iFeature. It can include columns for data on the Parameters, Geometry, Properties, Threads, and Other tabs. Click in the cell to edit its value.

In the Thread Feature dialog box, Specification tab, note the particular text and format used in the spreadsheet. Use that precise text and format to add designations for family, size, pitch, and direction in the cells of the thread variables.

Row

Each row in the table represents an instance of a table-driven iFeature. Right-click the row and select options to edit the table: Insert Row Add another instance, and then edit the cell values as required to create a unique instance. Delete Row Remove the instance from the table. Set as Default Row Set this row as the default instance. Custom Parameter Cell Allow entry of a custom value when the table-driven iFeature is used.

Column

Each column in the table represents input that you can vary for this iFeature. Right-click the column and select options to edit the table: Custom Parameter Column Enter a custom value when the iFeature is used. Delete Column Remove it from the table. This action is equivalent to clicking Remove to remove a property from the Selected properties list.