Create or edit parameters

Learn how to create, edit, and manage Parameters in Fusion.

Create a parameter in the Change Parameters dialog

1. Click Design > Solid > Modify > Change Parameters .

   The Parameters dialog displays.

2. Click Add User Parameter .

   The Add User Parameter dialog displays.

3. Click a cell to edit the value:

   • Name: Enter a unique name for the parameter.

   • Expression: Enter an expression used to calculate the parameter's value.

     Note: The Value is automatically calculated based on the Expression.

   • (Optional) Comments: Enter a comment about the parameter.

4. Expand the list of units and select a Unit type.

5. Click OK.

The new parameter displays in the list of parameters in the Parameters dialog.

Create Parameters in an active tool dialog

You can create named feature parameters in the canvas or in an active dialog on the fly.

1. In an active tool, click a parametric text field to activate it:

   • In the canvas, click the floating text field.
   • In an active dialog, click a parametric text field.

2. Enter a unique name and a value or expression to define the parameter.

   • Example 1: Parameter_Name=50

     • The parameter name is Parameter_Name.
     • The value is 50.

   • Example 2: Width=50

     • The parameter name is Width.
     • The value is 50.

   • Example 3: Length=Width*2

     • The parameter name is Length.
     • The expression is Width*2.

     

3. Enter all remaining inputs then click OK.

The new model parameter is created and automatically added to your Favorites so it's easy to find in the Parameters dialog.

Create a Text user parameter

1. In the Parameters dialog, click Add User Parameter .

   The Add User Parameter dialog displays.

2. Enter a unique Name for the parameter.

3. Expand the list of Unit types and select Text.

4. In the Expression field, enter alpha-numeric text between two '.

   For example, 'Example Text'.

5. Optionally, type the name of an existing text parameter and select it to reference it in the expression. To string together an existing parameter and alpha-numeric text add a + between the parameters.

   For example, 'Example Text'+ExistingTextParameter1 or ExistingTextParameter1+ExistingTextParameter2.

6. Click OK.

The new text parameter displays in the list of parameters in the Parameters dialog.

Edit a parameter

1. Click Design > Solid > Modify > Change Parameters .

   The Parameters dialog displays.

2. Optional: Uncheck Automatic Update to pause updates and reduce compute time as you edit your parameters.

3. In the list of parameters, expand the component and feature that you want to edit.

4. Click a cell to edit:

   • Name: Enter a specific name for the parameter.
   • Expression: Edit the expression used to calculate the parameter.
   • Comments: Enter a comment about the parameter.

5. Click OK.

The parameters update and the design computes to reflect the changes.

Tips

• In the parameter text field, click to toggle between the parameter's expression and its value.

  

• To reuse your favorite parameters, start typing the parameter name in any compatible box. When the filtered list of suggestions displays, select a parameter to reference it.