Can i use formulas to calculate dimensions and show it on the report?

[hitalov]

I have a dimension that it is imposible to get directly, i have to calculate the dimension measuring other fixtures, but in the report i want to show the exact dimension the is call out on the drawing.

is that possible on PC-dmis?

[ADAM WALLACE]

Not sure exactly what you mean but you could use a variable then report the variable.

[dph51]

Anything is possible.

A) assign variables

B) generic features

C) key-in dimensioning

D) etcetera

[TheBradish]

Yes, you can, but it's a bit cumbersome IMO.

First step is to take the measurements of the relating features and create dimensions if needed.
To perform the calculations you want, create a variable and enter your formula. Here's an example that gets the difference in Z values between two points:

ASSIGN/ V1= PNT1.Z-PNT2.Z

(AFK. Not sure if this is correct syntax.)

The trick here is that the syntax has to be perfect or your calculations will not work. Use the Expression Builder to get started (double-click to the right side of the = and hit F2 on the keyboard). After it is created, hover the mouse over the variable in your Edit Window to see if the calculated value is what you expected.

Once you are successful with your variable, create a generic feature and plug your variable name (e.g. V1) into one of the measured value fields (you must key it into the Edit Window). Make sure you enter the nominal as well. In my example, I'd create a generic point (PNT3); in the Edit Window for the Z value I'll enter 1.25,V1 (nom,meas).

Your last step is to create a dimension for that generic feature. (LOC dimension for Z axis).

For more info, look into the help files for variables, expressions, and the Expression Builder.

[WolfMan]

I THINK HE WANTS keyd-in dimension.

[hitalov]

Thanks @Thebradish, thats what i am looking for, i'll try it.

[RandomJerk]

Thanks @Thebradish, thats what i am looking for, i'll try it.

Make sure all of your features, dimensions, etc are named using only letters, numbers, and underscores, or else it won't work. If you named a circle "14.92 ID", for example, you won't be able to build an expression with that feature name.

[hitalov]

Yes, you can, but it's a bit cumbersome IMO.

First step is to take the measurements of the relating features and create dimensions if needed.
To perform the calculations you want, create a variable and enter your formula. Here's an example that gets the difference in Z values between two points:

ASSIGN/ V1= PNT1.Z-PNT2.Z

(AFK. Not sure if this is correct syntax.)

The trick here is that the syntax has to be perfect or your calculations will not work. Use the Expression Builder to get started (double-click to the right side of the = and hit F2 on the keyboard). After it is created, hover the mouse over the variable in your Edit Window to see if the calculated value is what you expected.

Once you are successful with your variable, create a generic feature and plug your variable name (e.g. V1) into one of the measured value fields (you must key it into the Edit Window). Make sure you enter the nominal as well. In my example, I'd create a generic point (PNT3); in the Edit Window for the Z value I'll enter 1.25,V1 (nom,meas).

Your last step is to create a dimension for that generic feature. (LOC dimension for Z axis).

For more info, look into the help files for variables, expressions, and the Expression Builder.

OK i did all that, now how can i print my results on the report? how can i tnasfer all the results to the report window?

[JEFMAN]

Your last step is to create a dimension for that generic feature. (LOC dimension for Z axis).

OK i did all that, now how can i print my results on the report? how can i tnasfer all the results to the report window?

The Bradish gave you all what you need... !