BOM Challenge

I do not currently use the BOM functionality of swx. Recent
improvements are making me rethink BOM's on my drawings. A Limitation
that I am finding is the ability to calculate a stock size.

For finished size I am able to define two sketches and move them to
the end of the feature tree to get my finished size. This file is
available upon request.

I would like to take the three dimensions that define x,y,z and add a
preset amount to them. For instance "z+.02" or "z*1.02". Currently I
cannot find a way to set a variable to do this calculation. For every
part I must calculate stock size.

Can anyone shed some light on how I can do this (without excel
formulas)

Bama

 

Not knowing what shape we are talking about, I'll describe a cube.
Create the part and also the stock sketch. Then create an equation in
your part file that sets the corresponding sketch dimension to be
equal to the value of the driving dimension +.02, or whatever.
Example: "SK Width@Sketch2" = "Width@Sketch1"+.02. Create the other 2
equations and you are done. Notice that I renamed the dimensions to
aid in keeping track of which one is which. If this isn't what you
are looking for, ask again.

WT