Represents a NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlange builder
To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen::Features::FeatureCollection::CreateSilhouetteFlangeBuilder
Default values. More...

Inheritance diagram for NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder:

Public Types
enum	OutputSurfaceOptions { OutputSurfaceOptionsBlendFlange, OutputSurfaceOptionsPipeOnly, OutputSurfaceOptionsFlangeOnly }
	Output surface options. More...

enum	ReferenceDirectionOptions { ReferenceDirectionOptionsFaceNormal, ReferenceDirectionOptionsVector, ReferenceDirectionOptionsNormalDraft, ReferenceDirectionOptionsVectorDraft }
	Reference direction options. More...

enum	Types { TypesBasic, TypesAbsoluteGap, TypesVisualGap }
	Silhouette flange creation types. More...

Public Member Functions
NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder *	AngleLaw ()
	Returns the angle law. More...

NXOpen::Section *	BaseCurves ()
	Returns the base curves. More...

NXOpen::ScCollector *	BaseFaces ()
	Returns the base faces. More...

int	BaseFactor ()
	Returns the base pipe continuity factor. More...

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::Continuity *	BasePipeContinuity ()
	Returns the base pipe continuity. More...

bool	CreateCurves ()
	Returns a value that indicates whether to create curves. More...

void	CreatePipe ()
	Create the tube from the given inputs. More...

bool	ExtendFlange ()
	Returns a value that indicates whether to extend flange until the boundary edges of the base faces. More...

int	FlangeFactor ()
	Returns the flange pipe continuity factor. More...

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::Continuity *	FlangePipeContinuity ()
	Returns the flange pipe continuity Created in NX6.0.0. More...

NXOpen::Expression *	Gap ()
	Returns the gap Created in NX6.0.0. More...

NXOpen::Curve *	GetCenterCurve ()
	Return the center curve. More...

bool	GetIsDirectionFlipped ()
	A value indicating whether to flip the direction. More...

bool	GetIsSideFlipped ()
	Returns a value indicating whether to flip the side. More...

NXOpen::Curve *	GetSilhouetteCurve ()
	Return the silhouette curve. More...

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder *	LengthLaw ()
	Returns the length law. More...

bool	MergeFacesIfPossible ()
	Returns a value that indicates whether to the merge faces if possible Created in NX6.0.0. More...

NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::OutputSurfaceOptions	OutputSurfaceOption ()
	Returns the output surface option Created in NX6.0.0. More...

NXOpen::Features::SelectFeature *	ParentFeature ()
	Returns the parent feature. More...

double	PositionTolerance ()
	Returns the position tolerance Created in NX6.0.0. More...

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder *	RadiusLaw ()
	Returns the radius law. More...

NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceDirectionOptions	ReferenceDirectionOption ()
	Returns the reference direction option Created in NX6.0.0. More...

NXOpen::ScCollector *	ReferenceFaces ()
	Returns the reference faces. More...

NXOpen::Direction *	ReferenceVector ()
	Returns the reference vector Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetBaseFactor (int baseFactor)
	Sets the base pipe continuity factor. More...

void	SetCreateCurves (bool createCurves)
	Sets a value that indicates whether to create curves. More...

void	SetExtendFlange (bool extendFlange)
	Sets a value that indicates whether to extend flange until the boundary edges of the base faces. More...

void	SetFlangeFactor (int flangeFactor)
	Sets the flange pipe continuity factor. More...

void	SetIsDirectionFlipped (bool flipDirection)
	Sets a flag indicating if the direction is flipped. More...

void	SetIsSideFlipped (bool flipSide)
	Sets a value indicating whether to flip the side. More...

void	SetMergeFacesIfPossible (bool mergeFacesIfPossible)
	Sets a value that indicates whether to the merge faces if possible Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetOutputSurfaceOption (NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::OutputSurfaceOptions outputSurfaceOption)
	Sets the output surface option Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetPositionTolerance (double positionTolerance)
	Sets the position tolerance Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetReferenceDirectionOption (NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceDirectionOptions referenceDirectionOption)
	Sets the reference direction option Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetReferenceVector (NXOpen::Direction *referenceVctor)
	Sets the reference vector Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetShowPipe (bool showPipe)
	Sets a value that indicates whether to show pipe Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetTangentTolerance (double tangentTolerance)
	Sets the tangent tolerance Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetTrimBaseFaces (bool trimBaseFaces)
	Sets a value that indicates whether to trim base faces Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetType (NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::Types type)
	Sets the type Created in NX6.0.0. More...

bool	ShowPipe ()
	Returns a value that indicates whether to show pipe Created in NX6.0.0. More...

double	TangentTolerance ()
	Returns the tangent tolerance Created in NX6.0.0. More...

bool	TrimBaseFaces ()
	Returns a value that indicates whether to trim base faces Created in NX6.0.0. More...

NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::Types	Type ()
	Returns the type Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	UpdateLawSpine ()
	Update the spine curve in length/angle/radius laws. More...

Public Member Functions inherited from NXOpen::Features::FeatureBuilder
NXOpen::Features::Feature *	CommitFeature ()
	Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature. More...

NXOpen::Features::Feature *	GetFeature ()
	Returns the feature currently being edited by this builder. More...

void	HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit (NXOpen::Features::Feature *parentFeature)
	Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited. More...

bool	ParentFeatureInternal ()
	Returns whether or not the latest timestamped parent feature of this feature should be made internal Created in NX5.0.0. More...

bool	PatchSolutionFlag ()
	Returns the patch solution flag Created in NX8.0.1. More...

NXString	PatchSurfaceFilename ()
	Returns the patch surface filename Created in NX8.0.1. More...

void	SetParentFeatureInternal (NXOpen::Features::Feature *parentFeature)
	Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited Created in NX6.0.0. More...

void	SetParentFeatureInternal (bool isInternal)
	Sets whether or not the latest timestamped parent feature of this feature should be made internal Created in NX5.0.0. More...

void	SetPatchSolutionFlag (bool optionValue)
	Sets the patch solution flag Created in NX8.0.1. More...

void	SetPatchSurfaceFilename (const NXString &surfaceFilename)
	Sets the patch surface filename Created in NX8.0.1. More...

void	SetPatchSurfaceFilename (const char *surfaceFilename)
	Sets the patch surface filename Created in NX8.0.1. More...

void	SetSurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename (const NXString &surroundingSurfaceFilename)
	Sets the surrounding patch surface filename Created in NX8.0.1. More...

void	SetSurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename (const char *surroundingSurfaceFilename)
	Sets the surrounding patch surface filename Created in NX8.0.1. More...

void	ShowInternalParentFeatureForEdit (NXOpen::Features::Feature *parentFeature)
	Unsuppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) so it can be edited. More...

NXString	SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename ()
	Returns the surrounding patch surface filename Created in NX8.0.1. More...

void	UnsetParentFeatureInternal (NXOpen::Features::Feature *parentFeature)
	Set the internal parent feature of the feature being edited to external Created in NX6.0.0. More...

Public Member Functions inherited from NXOpen::Builder
NXOpen::NXObject *	Commit ()
	Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder. More...

void	Destroy ()
	Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder. More...

std::vector< NXOpen::NXObject * >	GetCommittedObjects ()
	For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit. More...

NXOpen::NXObject *	GetObject ()
	Returns the object currently being edited by this builder. More...

void	ShowResults ()
	Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results. More...

virtual bool	Validate ()
	Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called. More...

Public Member Functions inherited from NXOpen::TaggedObject
tag_t	Tag () const
	Returns the tag of this object. More...

Detailed Description

Represents a NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlange builder
To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen::Features::FeatureCollection::CreateSilhouetteFlangeBuilder
Default values.

Property

Value

AngleLaw.Function

ft

AngleLaw.LawType

MultiTransition

AngleLaw.Parameter

t

BaseFactor

0

BasePipeContinuity.ContinuityType

G1

CreateCurves

0

ExtendFlange

1

FlangeFactor

0

FlangePipeContinuity.ContinuityType

G0

Gap.Value

5 (millimeters part), 0.2 (inches part)

LengthLaw.LawType

MultiTransition

MergeFacesIfPossible

0

RadiusLaw.LawType

MultiTransition

ReferenceDirectionOption

NormalDraft

ShowPipe

0

TrimBaseFaces

0

Type

Basic

Created in NX6.0.0.

Member Enumeration Documentation

enum NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::OutputSurfaceOptions

Output surface options.

Enumerator
OutputSurfaceOptionsBlendFlange	Output blend and flange surfaces.
OutputSurfaceOptionsPipeOnly	Output pipe.
OutputSurfaceOptionsFlangeOnly	Output flange surface.

enum NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceDirectionOptions

Reference direction options.

Enumerator
ReferenceDirectionOptionsFaceNormal	Create flange along face normal.
ReferenceDirectionOptionsVector	Create flange along reference vector.
ReferenceDirectionOptionsNormalDraft	Create flange along silhouette curve and face normal.
ReferenceDirectionOptionsVectorDraft	Create flange along silhouette curve and reference vector.

enum NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::Types

Silhouette flange creation types.

Enumerator
TypesBasic	Basic Silhouette Flange.
TypesAbsoluteGap	Absolute gap Silhouette Flange.
TypesVisualGap	Visual gap Silhouette Flange.

Member Function Documentation

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::AngleLaw ( )

Returns the angle law.

The only supported law type is GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder::TypeMultiTransition .
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Section* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::BaseCurves ( )

Returns the base curves.

Base curves must be G1 continuous.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::ScCollector* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::BaseFaces ( )

Returns the base faces.

The base faces could be from different sheet bodies, but they must be G1 continuous.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

int NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::BaseFactor ( )

Returns the base pipe continuity factor.

It's used to determine what percentage of the arc will be trimmed away in order to build the transition surface between the base faces and the pipe.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::Continuity* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::BasePipeContinuity ( )

Returns the base pipe continuity.

Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

bool NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::CreateCurves ( )

Returns a value that indicates whether to create curves.

When this option is true, the center line curve of the pipe and silhouette flange curve at zero degrees will be output.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::CreatePipe ( )

Create the tube from the given inputs.

The tube must be created before creating any flange surface.
Created in NX12.0.0.

License requirements : nx_freeform_2 ("advanced freeform modeling")

bool NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ExtendFlange ( )

Returns a value that indicates whether to extend flange until the boundary edges of the base faces.

This option will be enforced if Trim Base Faces option is true. The base faces cannot be trimmed if the pipe does not hit the boundary edges of base faces.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

int NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::FlangeFactor ( )

Returns the flange pipe continuity factor.

It's used to determine what percentage of the arc will be trimmed away in order to build the transition surface between the pipe and flange surface.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::Continuity* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::FlangePipeContinuity ( )

Returns the flange pipe continuity
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::Gap ( )

Returns the gap
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Curve* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::GetCenterCurve ( )

Return the center curve.

Returns: Created in NX8.0.0.

License requirements : None

bool NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::GetIsDirectionFlipped ( )

A value indicating whether to flip the direction.

If the direction is flipped, the pipe is placed to the opposite side of base faces and flange direction is flipped.

Returns: Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

bool NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::GetIsSideFlipped ( )

Returns a value indicating whether to flip the side.

If the side is flipped, the pipe is placed to the other side of base curves for Basic Type and the other side of the pipe of the parent feature for Absolute/Visual Gap Type.

Returns: Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Curve* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::GetSilhouetteCurve ( )

Return the silhouette curve.

Returns: Created in NX8.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::LengthLaw ( )

Returns the length law.

The only supported law type is GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder::TypeMultiTransition .
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

bool NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::MergeFacesIfPossible ( )

Returns a value that indicates whether to the merge faces if possible
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::OutputSurfaceOptions NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::OutputSurfaceOption ( )

Returns the output surface option
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Features::SelectFeature* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ParentFeature ( )

Returns the parent feature.

Parent feature must be a Silhouette Flange feature. A NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::TypesVisualGap silhouette flange and its parent Silhouette Flange feature should use parallel vectors as reference direction.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

double NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::PositionTolerance ( )

Returns the position tolerance
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::RadiusLaw ( )

Returns the radius law.

The only supported law type is GeometricUtilities::LawBuilder::TypeMultiTransition .
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceDirectionOptions NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceDirectionOption ( )

Returns the reference direction option
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::ScCollector* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceFaces ( )

Returns the reference faces.

If any reference face is selected for NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceDirectionOptionsFaceNormal case, the normal of reference face is used as the reference direction. Otherwise, the normal of base faces will be used as the reference direction.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Direction* NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::ReferenceVector ( )

Returns the reference vector
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::SetBaseFactor ( int baseFactor )

Sets the base pipe continuity factor.

It's used to determine what percentage of the arc will be trimmed away in order to build the transition surface between the base faces and the pipe.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : nx_freeform_2 ("advanced freeform modeling")

Parameters

baseFactor basefactor

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::SetCreateCurves ( bool createCurves )

Sets a value that indicates whether to create curves.

When this option is true, the center line curve of the pipe and silhouette flange curve at zero degrees will be output.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : nx_freeform_2 ("advanced freeform modeling")

Parameters

createCurves createcurves

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::SetExtendFlange ( bool extendFlange )

Sets a value that indicates whether to extend flange until the boundary edges of the base faces.

This option will be enforced if Trim Base Faces option is true. The base faces cannot be trimmed if the pipe does not hit the boundary edges of base faces.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : nx_freeform_2 ("advanced freeform modeling")

Parameters

extendFlange extendflange

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::SetFlangeFactor ( int flangeFactor )

Sets the flange pipe continuity factor.

It's used to determine what percentage of the arc will be trimmed away in order to build the transition surface between the pipe and flange surface.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : nx_freeform_2 ("advanced freeform modeling")

Parameters

flangeFactor flangefactor

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::SetIsDirectionFlipped ( bool flipDirection )

Sets a flag indicating if the direction is flipped.

Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : nx_freeform_2 ("advanced freeform modeling")

Parameters

flipDirection flipdirection

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::SetIsSideFlipped ( bool flipSide )

Sets a value indicating whether to flip the side.

If the side is flipped, the pipe is placed to the other side of base curves for Basic Type and the other side of the pipe of the parent feature for Absolute/Visual Gap Type.
Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : nx_freeform_2 ("advanced freeform modeling")

Parameters

flipSide flipside

void NXOpen::Features::SilhouetteFlangeBuilder::SetMergeFacesIfPossible ( bool mergeFacesIfPossible )

Sets a value that indicates whether to the merge faces if possible
Created in NX6.0.0.