Mass Properties

Probably easy answer but...

How do I display 0 digit precision on a drawing for weight [through
$PRP] and yet maintain 2digit accuracy for measurements, etc.

Right now I am forcing measurements to 0 digits [to get mass to 0
digits], resulting in no accuracy for real measurements.

Thanks
KS
NH, USA

 

The mass property will display in the precision of the model as I understand
it. The precision of the drawing controls the local dimensions.

The string to get the mass property is as follows.

"SW-Mass@$PRPSHEET:"SW-File Name".SLDPRT"
for a part file and
"SW-Mass@$PRPSHEET:"SW-File Name".SLDASM"
for an assembly

Corey Scheich

 

FLASH!!!! With SW2005, you can now control the display precision of the
mass properties separately from dimensions, etc. Go to
Tools/Options/Document Properties/Density units. If you have a note tied to
the property and you change the decimal places, you have to rebuild to have
the note pick it up.

WT

 

That solved all your problems from a few weeks ago didn't it Wayne.

Corey

 

Interesting that you would remember that. I found it last week and
immediately recognized that it should allow the display of the mass property
value to be controlled. And, yes, I think it does make the use of the
property possible now. I haven't had time to really work out the code &
everything, but it looks quite hopeful.

WT