StepBuilder Class¶
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class
NXOpen.Features.StepBuilder¶ Bases:
NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilderRepresents a
NXOpen.Features.StepbuilderTo create a new instance of this class, use
NXOpen.Features.AeroCollection.CreateStepBuilder()Default values.
Property Value BoundaryOffsetDim1.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) BoundaryOffsetDim2.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) ChangeWallThickness 0 DepthMethod OffsetFace KeepWallThickness 0 RefObjectType1 Edge RefObjectType2 Edge ReverseDepthDirection True SpecifiedWallThicknessDim.Value 5 (millimeters part), 0.25 (inches part) StepBlendRadiusDim1.Value 1 (millimeters part), 0.1 (inches part) StepBlendRadiusDim2.Value 1 (millimeters part), 0.1 (inches part) StepDepthDim.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) StepFaceMethod1 Normal StepFaceMethod2 Normal StepRampDim1.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) StepRampDim2.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) StepType End StepWallBlendRadiusDim1.Value 1 (millimeters part), 0.1 (inches part) StepWallBlendRadiusDim2.Value 1 (millimeters part), 0.1 (inches part) StepWallMethod1 Normal StepWallMethod2 Normal StepWallRampDim1.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) StepWallRampDim2.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) StepWallThickDim1.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) StepWallThickDim2.Value 10 (millimeters part), 0.5 (inches part) New in version NX10.0.0.
Properties¶
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| BeltFace | Returns the selected belt face |
| BoundaryOffsetDim1 | Returns the boundary offset dimesion 1 |
| BoundaryOffsetDim2 | Returns the boundary offset dimension 2 |
| ChangeWallThickness | Returns or sets the change wall thickness |
| DepthMethod | Returns or sets the selected step depth method |
| KeepWallThickness | Returns or sets the keep wall thickness |
| ParentFeatureInternal | Returns or sets whether or not the latest timestamped parent feature of this feature should be made internal |
| PatchSolutionFlag | Returns or sets the patch solution flag |
| PatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the patch surface filename |
| ProjectionDirection1 | Returns the project direction options used to project boundary section curve 1 onto the belt face |
| ProjectionDirection2 | Returns the project direction options used to project boundary section curve 2 onto the belt face |
| RefObjectType1 | Returns or sets the reference object type 1 |
| RefObjectType2 | Returns or sets the reference object type 2 |
| ReverseBoundary1Direction | Returns or sets the reverse offset reference object 1 direction |
| ReverseBoundary2Direction | Returns or sets the reverse offset reference object 2 direction |
| ReverseDepthDirection | Returns or sets the reverse offset face direction |
| ReverseMotionSide | Returns or sets the reverse motion side |
| SelectBoundaryEdge1 | Returns the selected boundary edge 1 |
| SelectBoundaryEdge2 | Returns the selected boundary edge2 |
| SelectBoundaryFace1 | Returns the selected boundary face 1 |
| SelectBoundaryFace2 | Returns the selected boundary face 2 |
| SelectBoundaryPlane1 | Returns or sets the selected boundary plane 1 |
| SelectBoundaryPlane2 | Returns or sets the selected boundary plane 2 |
| SelectBoundarySection1 | Returns the selected boundary section 1 |
| SelectBoundarySection2 | Returns the selected boundary section2 |
| SelectReplacementFace | Returns the selected replacement face |
| SelectStepWallReplmFace1 | Returns the selected step wall replacement face 1 |
| SelectStepWallReplmFace2 | Returns the selected step wall replacement face 2 |
| SpecifiedWallThicknessDim | Returns the wall thickness dimension |
| StepBlendRadiusDim1 | Returns the step blend radius dimension 1 |
| StepBlendRadiusDim2 | Returns the step blend radius dimension 2 |
| StepDepthDim | Returns the step depth dimension |
| StepFaceMethod1 | Returns or sets the step face method 1 |
| StepFaceMethod2 | Returns or sets the step face method 2 |
| StepRampDim1 | Returns the step ramp dimension 1 |
| StepRampDim2 | Returns the step ramp dimension 2 |
| StepType | Returns or sets the step type |
| StepWallBlendRadiusDim1 | Returns the step wall blend radius dimension 1 |
| StepWallBlendRadiusDim2 | Returns the step wall blend radius dimension 2 |
| StepWallMethod1 | Returns or sets the step wall method 1 |
| StepWallMethod2 | Returns or sets the step wall method 2 |
| StepWallRampDim1 | Returns the step wall ramp dimension 1 |
| StepWallRampDim2 | Returns the step wall ramp dimension 2 |
| StepWallThickDim1 | Returns the step wall thickness dimension 1 |
| StepWallThickDim2 | Returns the step wall thickness dimension 2 |
| SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename |
| Tag | Returns the Tag for this object. |
Methods¶
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Commit | Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder. |
| CommitFeature | Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature @return |
| Destroy | Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder. |
| GetCommittedObjects | For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit. |
| GetFeature | Returns the feature currently being edited by this builder. |
| GetObject | Returns the object currently being edited by this builder. |
| HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit | Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited. |
| SetParentFeatureInternal | Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited |
| ShowInternalParentFeatureForEdit | Unsuppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) so it can be edited. |
| ShowResults | Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results. |
| UnsetParentFeatureInternal | Set the internal parent feature of the feature being edited to external |
| Validate | Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called. |
Enumerations¶
| StepBuilderDepthMethods Enumeration | Represents face operations applied to the motion face |
| StepBuilderReferenceBoundaryTypes Enumeration | Represents selected type as reference boundary object |
| StepBuilderStepFaceMethods Enumeration | Represents face operations applied to the step face |
| StepBuilderStepTypes Enumeration | Represents the step feature type |
| StepBuilderStepWallMethods Enumeration | Represents face operation applied to the step wall face |
Property Detail¶
BeltFace¶
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StepBuilder.BeltFace¶ Returns the selected belt face
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Signature
BeltFace()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
BoundaryOffsetDim1¶
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StepBuilder.BoundaryOffsetDim1¶ Returns the boundary offset dimesion 1
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Signature
BoundaryOffsetDim1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
BoundaryOffsetDim2¶
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StepBuilder.BoundaryOffsetDim2¶ Returns the boundary offset dimension 2
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Signature
BoundaryOffsetDim2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
ChangeWallThickness¶
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StepBuilder.ChangeWallThickness¶ Returns or sets the change wall thickness
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
ChangeWallThickness()Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
ChangeWallThickness(changeWallThickness)Parameters: changeWallThickness (bool) – New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
DepthMethod¶
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StepBuilder.DepthMethod¶ Returns or sets the selected step depth method
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Signature
DepthMethod()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderDepthMethodsNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Signature
DepthMethod(depthMethod)Parameters: depthMethod ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderDepthMethods) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
KeepWallThickness¶
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StepBuilder.KeepWallThickness¶ Returns or sets the keep wall thickness
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
KeepWallThickness()Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
KeepWallThickness(keepWallThickness)Parameters: keepWallThickness (bool) – New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
ProjectionDirection1¶
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StepBuilder.ProjectionDirection1¶ Returns the project direction options used to project boundary section curve 1 onto the belt face
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
ProjectionDirection1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.ProjectionOptionsNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
ProjectionDirection2¶
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StepBuilder.ProjectionDirection2¶ Returns the project direction options used to project boundary section curve 2 onto the belt face
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Signature
ProjectionDirection2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.ProjectionOptionsNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
RefObjectType1¶
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StepBuilder.RefObjectType1¶ Returns or sets the reference object type 1
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Signature
RefObjectType1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderReferenceBoundaryTypesNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
RefObjectType1(refObjectType1)Parameters: refObjectType1 ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderReferenceBoundaryTypes) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
RefObjectType2¶
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StepBuilder.RefObjectType2¶ Returns or sets the reference object type 2
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Signature
RefObjectType2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderReferenceBoundaryTypesNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
RefObjectType2(refObjectType2)Parameters: refObjectType2 ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderReferenceBoundaryTypes) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
ReverseBoundary1Direction¶
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StepBuilder.ReverseBoundary1Direction¶ Returns or sets the reverse offset reference object 1 direction
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Signature
ReverseBoundary1Direction()Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Signature
ReverseBoundary1Direction(reverseBoundary1Direction)Parameters: reverseBoundary1Direction (bool) – New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
ReverseBoundary2Direction¶
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StepBuilder.ReverseBoundary2Direction¶ Returns or sets the reverse offset reference object 2 direction
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
ReverseBoundary2Direction()Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
ReverseBoundary2Direction(reverseBoundary2Direction)Parameters: reverseBoundary2Direction (bool) – New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
ReverseDepthDirection¶
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StepBuilder.ReverseDepthDirection¶ Returns or sets the reverse offset face direction
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
ReverseDepthDirection()Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
ReverseDepthDirection(reverseDepthDirection)Parameters: reverseDepthDirection (bool) – New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
ReverseMotionSide¶
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StepBuilder.ReverseMotionSide¶ Returns or sets the reverse motion side
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Signature
ReverseMotionSide()Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
ReverseMotionSide(reverseMotionSide)Parameters: reverseMotionSide (bool) – New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
SelectBoundaryEdge1¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundaryEdge1¶ Returns the selected boundary edge 1
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Signature
SelectBoundaryEdge1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundaryEdge2¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundaryEdge2¶ Returns the selected boundary edge2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryEdge2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundaryFace1¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundaryFace1¶ Returns the selected boundary face 1
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryFace1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundaryFace2¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundaryFace2¶ Returns the selected boundary face 2
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Signature
SelectBoundaryFace2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundaryPlane1¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundaryPlane1¶ Returns or sets the selected boundary plane 1
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryPlane1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.PlaneNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryPlane1(selectBoundaryPlane1)Parameters: selectBoundaryPlane1 ( NXOpen.Plane) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
SelectBoundaryPlane2¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundaryPlane2¶ Returns or sets the selected boundary plane 2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryPlane2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.PlaneNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryPlane2(selectBoundaryPlane2)Parameters: selectBoundaryPlane2 ( NXOpen.Plane) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
SelectBoundarySection1¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundarySection1¶ Returns the selected boundary section 1
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Signature
SelectBoundarySection1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.SectionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundarySection2¶
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StepBuilder.SelectBoundarySection2¶ Returns the selected boundary section2
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Signature
SelectBoundarySection2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.SectionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectReplacementFace¶
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StepBuilder.SelectReplacementFace¶ Returns the selected replacement face
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Signature
SelectReplacementFace()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectStepWallReplmFace1¶
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StepBuilder.SelectStepWallReplmFace1¶ Returns the selected step wall replacement face 1
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Signature
SelectStepWallReplmFace1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectStepWallReplmFace2¶
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StepBuilder.SelectStepWallReplmFace2¶ Returns the selected step wall replacement face 2
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Signature
SelectStepWallReplmFace2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollectorNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SpecifiedWallThicknessDim¶
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StepBuilder.SpecifiedWallThicknessDim¶ Returns the wall thickness dimension
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Signature
SpecifiedWallThicknessDim()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepBlendRadiusDim1¶
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StepBuilder.StepBlendRadiusDim1¶ Returns the step blend radius dimension 1
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Signature
StepBlendRadiusDim1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepBlendRadiusDim2¶
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StepBuilder.StepBlendRadiusDim2¶ Returns the step blend radius dimension 2
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Signature
StepBlendRadiusDim2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepDepthDim¶
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StepBuilder.StepDepthDim¶ Returns the step depth dimension
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepDepthDim()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepFaceMethod1¶
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StepBuilder.StepFaceMethod1¶ Returns or sets the step face method 1
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepFaceMethod1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepFaceMethodsNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
StepFaceMethod1(stepFaceMethod1)Parameters: stepFaceMethod1 ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepFaceMethods) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
StepFaceMethod2¶
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StepBuilder.StepFaceMethod2¶ Returns or sets the step face method 2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepFaceMethod2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepFaceMethodsNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
StepFaceMethod2(stepFaceMethod2)Parameters: stepFaceMethod2 ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepFaceMethods) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
StepRampDim1¶
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StepBuilder.StepRampDim1¶ Returns the step ramp dimension 1
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Signature
StepRampDim1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepRampDim2¶
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StepBuilder.StepRampDim2¶ Returns the step ramp dimension 2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepRampDim2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepType¶
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StepBuilder.StepType¶ Returns or sets the step type
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepType()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepTypesNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
StepType(stepType)Parameters: stepType ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepTypes) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
StepWallBlendRadiusDim1¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallBlendRadiusDim1¶ Returns the step wall blend radius dimension 1
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallBlendRadiusDim1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallBlendRadiusDim2¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallBlendRadiusDim2¶ Returns the step wall blend radius dimension 2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallBlendRadiusDim2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallMethod1¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallMethod1¶ Returns or sets the step wall method 1
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallMethod1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepWallMethodsNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
StepWallMethod1(stepWallMethod1)Parameters: stepWallMethod1 ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepWallMethods) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
StepWallMethod2¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallMethod2¶ Returns or sets the step wall method 2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallMethod2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepWallMethodsNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
StepWallMethod2(stepWallMethod2)Parameters: stepWallMethod2 ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepWallMethods) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
StepWallRampDim1¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallRampDim1¶ Returns the step wall ramp dimension 1
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallRampDim1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallRampDim2¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallRampDim2¶ Returns the step wall ramp dimension 2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallRampDim2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallThickDim1¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallThickDim1¶ Returns the step wall thickness dimension 1
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallThickDim1()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallThickDim2¶
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StepBuilder.StepWallThickDim2¶ Returns the step wall thickness dimension 2
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
StepWallThickDim2()Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
Method Detail¶
Validate¶
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StepBuilder.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.