StepBuilder Class¶
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class
NXOpen.Features.
StepBuilder
¶ Bases:
NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder
Represents a
NXOpen.Features.Step
builderTo 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 StepLocation End StepNewType Thick 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 |
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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 |
StepLocation | Returns or sets the step location |
StepNewType | Returns or sets the step new type |
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 |
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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. |
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 |
StepBuilderStepLocations Enumeration | Represents the step location |
StepBuilderStepNewTypes Enumeration | Represents the step feature new type since NX12 |
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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Getter Method
Signature
BeltFace
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
BoundaryOffsetDim1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
BoundaryOffsetDim2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
ChangeWallThickness¶
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StepBuilder.
ChangeWallThickness
¶ Returns or sets the change wall thickness
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Getter Method
Signature
ChangeWallThickness
Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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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Getter Method
Signature
DepthMethod
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderDepthMethods
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
KeepWallThickness
Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
ProjectionDirection1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.ProjectionOptions
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
ProjectionDirection2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.GeometricUtilities.ProjectionOptions
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
RefObjectType1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderReferenceBoundaryTypes
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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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Getter Method
Signature
RefObjectType2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderReferenceBoundaryTypes
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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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Getter Method
Signature
ReverseBoundary1Direction
Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
ReverseBoundary2Direction
Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
ReverseDepthDirection
Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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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Getter Method
Signature
ReverseMotionSide
Returns: Return type: bool New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryEdge1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundaryEdge2¶
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StepBuilder.
SelectBoundaryEdge2
¶ Returns the selected boundary edge2
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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryEdge2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundaryFace1¶
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StepBuilder.
SelectBoundaryFace1
¶ Returns the selected boundary face 1
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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryFace1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryFace2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundaryPlane1¶
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StepBuilder.
SelectBoundaryPlane1
¶ Returns or sets the selected boundary plane 1
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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryPlane1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Plane
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundaryPlane2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Plane
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundarySection1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Section
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectBoundarySection2¶
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StepBuilder.
SelectBoundarySection2
¶ Returns the selected boundary section2
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Getter Method
Signature
SelectBoundarySection2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Section
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SelectReplacementFace¶
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StepBuilder.
SelectReplacementFace
¶ Returns the selected replacement face
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Getter Method
Signature
SelectReplacementFace
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
SelectStepWallReplmFace1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
SelectStepWallReplmFace2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.ScCollector
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
SpecifiedWallThicknessDim¶
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StepBuilder.
SpecifiedWallThicknessDim
¶ Returns the wall thickness dimension
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Getter Method
Signature
SpecifiedWallThicknessDim
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
StepBlendRadiusDim1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New 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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Getter Method
Signature
StepBlendRadiusDim2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepDepthDim¶
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StepBuilder.
StepDepthDim
¶ Returns the step depth dimension
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Getter Method
Signature
StepDepthDim
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepFaceMethod1¶
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StepBuilder.
StepFaceMethod1
¶ Returns or sets the step face method 1
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Getter Method
Signature
StepFaceMethod1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepFaceMethods
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
StepFaceMethod2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepFaceMethods
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
StepFaceMethod2
Parameters: stepFaceMethod2 ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepFaceMethods
) –New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
StepLocation¶
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StepBuilder.
StepLocation
¶ Returns or sets the step location
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Getter Method
Signature
StepLocation
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepLocations
New in version NX12.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
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Setter Method
Signature
StepLocation
Parameters: stepLocation ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepLocations
) –New in version NX12.0.0.
License requirements: nx_aero_design (” NX Aero Design”)
StepNewType¶
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StepBuilder.
StepNewType
¶ Returns or sets the step new type
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Getter Method
Signature
StepNewType
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepNewTypes
New in version NX12.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
StepNewType
Parameters: stepNewType ( NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepNewTypes
) –New in version NX12.0.0.
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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Getter Method
Signature
StepRampDim1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepRampDim2¶
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StepBuilder.
StepRampDim2
¶ Returns the step ramp dimension 2
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Getter Method
Signature
StepRampDim2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepType¶
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StepBuilder.
StepType
¶ Returns or sets the step type
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Getter Method
Signature
StepType
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepTypes
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallBlendRadiusDim1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallBlendRadiusDim2¶
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StepBuilder.
StepWallBlendRadiusDim2
¶ Returns the step wall blend radius dimension 2
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallBlendRadiusDim2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallMethod1¶
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StepBuilder.
StepWallMethod1
¶ Returns or sets the step wall method 1
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallMethod1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepWallMethods
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallMethod2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Features.StepBuilderStepWallMethods
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
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Setter Method
Signature
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
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallRampDim1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallRampDim2¶
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StepBuilder.
StepWallRampDim2
¶ Returns the step wall ramp dimension 2
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallRampDim2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX11.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallThickDim1¶
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StepBuilder.
StepWallThickDim1
¶ Returns the step wall thickness dimension 1
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallThickDim1
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New in version NX10.0.0.
License requirements: None.
StepWallThickDim2¶
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StepBuilder.
StepWallThickDim2
¶ Returns the step wall thickness dimension 2
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Getter Method
Signature
StepWallThickDim2
Returns: Return type: NXOpen.Expression
New 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.