In CADmep and ESTmep, you can add mathematical functions to calculated dimensions on fabrication items. For example, a function could be used to calculate a dimension (width) when the width of a part is twice the height, or to calculate the length dimension of a part when the length is related to an angle through a trigonometric function. Another example is to calculate the inner radius of a bend based on the connection diameter, as shown below.
To add a mathematical function to a calculated dimension for an item:
On the Dimensions tab, for the calculated dimension property that you want to edit (for example, the"Diameter" property, etc.), click on the letter in the first column on the left (for example, click on the letter A, as shown below) . This displays the Diameter dialog for the selected property.
On the Diameter dialog, you may overwrite the default description for this diameter (for example, "Diameter") by typing a new name in the Description field. If you leave the Description field blank, the default name for this diameter remains.