Formulas

Use formulas in dimensions and parameters to drive and control parametric content in a model.

Use conditional statements in formulas to incorporate information from parameters.

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Resize Elements with Formulas
You can use formulas to modify the dimensions of specific elements.
Use Formulas for Numerical Parameters
Formulas allow you to create parameters that depend on other parameters for their values.
Calculated Values
Use the Calculated Value dialog to define formula driven reporting values.
Video: Calculate Values for Schedules and Annotation Text
Calculate and display reporting parameters in schedules and annotation tags.
Valid Formula Syntax and Abbreviations
Formulas support standard arithmetic operations and trigonometric functions.
Use Conditional Statements in Formulas
You can use conditional statements in formulas to define actions in a family that depend on the state of other parameters.
Formula Examples
Review examples of how formulas are used to calculate values for parameters in a family.

Parent topic: Tools and Techniques