PlatePreparationBuilder Class¶
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class
NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlatePreparationBuilder¶ Bases:
NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilderUsed to create or edit a
NXOpen.Features.ShipDesign.PlatePreparationfeature.To create a new instance of this class, use
NXOpen.Features.ShipCollection.CreatePlatePreparationBuilder()New in version NX5.0.0.
Properties¶
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| CalculationMethod | Returns or sets the calculation method defining methods to calculate shrinkage factors. |
| CoordinateSystem | Returns or sets the coordinate system defining the origin as well as the X and Y axis for shrinkage. |
| Length | Returns the expression containing the scale factor for the length direction (X). |
| 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 |
| SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename | Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename |
| Tag | Returns the Tag for this object. |
| Width | Returns the expression containing the scale factor for the width direction (Y). |
| XCount | Returns the expression containing the attached part count in x direction. |
| XDirectionType | Returns or sets the option that determines how the X direction is created. |
| XWidth | Returns the expression containing the width in x direction. |
| YCount | Returns the expression containing the attached part count in y direction. |
| YWidth | Returns the expression containing the width in y direction. |
Methods¶
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| AddPart | Add the part to the collection of parts to be unformed and scaled. |
| Commit | Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder. |
| CommitFeature | Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature |
| 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. |
| RemovePart | Remove the part from the collection of parts to be unformed and scaled. |
| 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. |
Property Detail¶
CalculationMethod¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.CalculationMethod¶ Returns or sets the calculation method defining methods to calculate shrinkage factors.
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Signature
CalculationMethodReturns: Return type: int New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Signature
CalculationMethodParameters: calculationMethod (int) – New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”) OR nx_ship_mfg_prep (“Ship Manufacturing”)
CoordinateSystem¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.CoordinateSystem¶ Returns or sets the coordinate system defining the origin as well as the X and Y axis for shrinkage.
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Signature
CoordinateSystemReturns: Return type: NXOpen.CoordinateSystemNew in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
-------------------------------------Setter Method
Signature
CoordinateSystemParameters: coordinateSystem ( NXOpen.CoordinateSystem) –New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”) OR nx_ship_mfg_prep (“Ship Manufacturing”)
Length¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.Length¶ Returns the expression containing the scale factor for the length direction (X).
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Signature
LengthReturns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX8.0.0.
License requirements: None.
Width¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.Width¶ Returns the expression containing the scale factor for the width direction (Y).
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
WidthReturns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX8.0.0.
License requirements: None.
XCount¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.XCount¶ Returns the expression containing the attached part count in x direction.
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Signature
XCountReturns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
XDirectionType¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.XDirectionType¶ Returns or sets the option that determines how the X direction is created.
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Signature
XDirectionTypeReturns: Return type: int New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
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Signature
XDirectionTypeParameters: xDirType (int) – New in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”) OR nx_ship_mfg_prep (“Ship Manufacturing”)
XWidth¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.XWidth¶ Returns the expression containing the width in x direction.
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Signature
XWidthReturns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
YCount¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.YCount¶ Returns the expression containing the attached part count in y direction.
-------------------------------------Getter Method
Signature
YCountReturns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
YWidth¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.YWidth¶ Returns the expression containing the width in y direction.
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Signature
YWidthReturns: Return type: NXOpen.ExpressionNew in version NX8.5.0.
License requirements: None.
Method Detail¶
AddPart¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.AddPart¶ Add the part to the collection of parts to be unformed and scaled.
Signature
AddPart(partName)Parameters: partName (str) – New in version NX8.0.0.
License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”) OR nx_ship_mfg_prep (“Ship Manufacturing”)
RemovePart¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.RemovePart¶ Remove the part from the collection of parts to be unformed and scaled.
Signature
RemovePart(partName)Parameters: partName (str) – New in version NX8.0.0.
License requirements: nx_ship_concept (“Ship Concept”) OR nx_ship_mfg_prep (“Ship Manufacturing”)
Validate¶
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PlatePreparationBuilder.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.