KOMPAS-3D v23

Family template is a parametric model, based on which instances in the family are formed. The template can be either a part (*.m3d) or an assembly (*.a3d). Usually, the template does not match any single instance, and it is considered "excessive" relative to them: in addition to objects that are identical for all instances, it also includes all the objects that distinguish the instances.

The family table contains values of variables and properties by which instances differ. The table is stored in the file *.ods or *.xls. If a table uses the ods format, then to extract data from it, it is necessary to have a suitable file reader installed on the workstation, such as OpenOffice or LibreOffice.

Requirements for the family table...

The full name of the family table and the data extracted from it are stored in the family template file.

To manage the dimensions of instances,
Enter variable names that correspond to these sizes into the table. Variables defining operation parameters, are created automatically in the model, and variables defining sketch parameters will need create in these sketches By dimensioning method. Enter the size values in the table rows.

To manage the presence of operations/components in instances,
Enter the variable names controlling the inclusion of these operations/components into the table. In the table rows, enter the value 0 for these variables if the objects should be included in the calculation, and 1 if they should be excluded.

To manage the property values of instances,
Insert the names of these properties into the table. Enter the values of properties in the rows of the table. If required, you can Create custom properties in the template. Property values of any user property and most system properties can be transferred from the family table to the instances. Details...

See Also

Model family: example

Creating a family of models