parameterization and date table

[Daniele84]

Good evening to all
I tried to search, but I didn't find anything like that, I wonder if I was distracted.
use by little solidworks and I would have the need to design extruded products, let's say that the shape resembles a prism that has as a profile a n-pointed star.
But I would like to link it to an excel table where, in addition to the parameters of the piece, I will add other info so that you can save each file in folder with its excel file. I tried to draw the shape of the base so that I can configure each time through the data table the size but punctually when I supply changes to the number of tips I mess up the sketch. I would like to have the opportunity to insert in the table the outer and inner diameter of the circumferences that are tangent the vertices, and to be able to say how many tips will have to have the profile; would you tell me what size to define and block to keep the profile regular?
thanks in advance.

 

[marcof]

Good evening to all
I tried to search, but I didn't find anything like that, I wonder if I was distracted.
use by little solidworks and I would have the need to design extruded products, let's say that the shape resembles a prism that has as a profile a n-pointed star.
But I would like to link it to an excel table where, in addition to the parameters of the piece, I will add other info so that you can save each file in folder with its excel file. I tried to draw the shape of the base so that I can configure each time through the data table the size but punctually when I supply changes to the number of tips I mess up the sketch. I would like to have the opportunity to insert in the table the outer and inner diameter of the circumferences that are tangent the vertices, and to be able to say how many tips will have to have the profile; would you tell me what size to define and block to keep the profile regular?
thanks in advance.

"...to go where we have to go, where should we go? " [cit.]:confused
Sorry, but as you can remotely think that reading what you wrote, without seeing a rage of image of your sketch that doesn't work, we can understand not only where the problem of the sketch is, but also what this form consists of "remembers a prism that has as profile a n-pointed star"where are tangent internal and external circumferences

 

[Daniele84]

I know, you're right, but I'm not on site, and I don't have the software. As soon as I can post pictures, I try to make myself understand while waiting for pictures.
we take as a starting sketch a star (the classic one at 5 points) to extrude. I would like to be able to check from table the number of tips and be able to increase or decrease them. I hope you understand more, I apologize again for the pictures, as soon as I attach them.
thanks in advance.

 

[andle11]

Good evening to all
I tried to search, but I didn't find anything like that, I wonder if I was distracted.
use by little solidworks and I would have the need to design extruded products, let's say that the shape resembles a prism that has as a profile a n-pointed star.
But I would like to link it to an excel table where, in addition to the parameters of the piece, I will add other info so that you can save each file in folder with its excel file. I tried to draw the shape of the base so that I can configure each time through the data table the size but punctually when I supply changes to the number of tips I mess up the sketch. I would like to have the opportunity to insert in the table the outer and inner diameter of the circumferences that are tangent the vertices, and to be able to say how many tips will have to have the profile; would you tell me what size to define and block to keep the profile regular?
thanks in advance.

I did some evidence with a sketch and actually relationships are difficult to handle. I'll give you an alternative solution and I think it's even cleaner, simple and linear. In this case I created the extrusion of a single tip and then I made a circular repetition. everything is driven by equations and an excell data table. Take a look and let me know.

"...to go where we have to go, where should we go? " [cit.]:confused
Sorry, but as you can remotely think that reading what you wrote, without seeing a rage of image of your sketch that doesn't work, we can understand not only where the problem of the sketch is, but also what this form consists of "remembers a prism that has as profile a n-pointed star"where are tangent internal and external circumferences

... if it is true that I understand you must recognize that I have paranormal powers

Hi.

 

[Mike1967]

Mah, I think this procedure is the basis, and you also have a circular repetition that does not take into account the radiality of proportions. I doubt what you're looking for.
...and good magician... :smile:

I think a point could be taken from the gears in the toolbox... is an idea... heee!!!!

 

[andle11]

Mah, I think this procedure is the basis, and you also have a circular repetition that does not take into account the radiality of proportions. I doubt what you're looking for.
...and good magician... :smile:

I think a point could be taken from the gears in the toolbox... is an idea... heee!!!!

Let's wait to see if I'm a good magician and I guess.
p.s. : congratulations on the promotion to moderator!

 

[Mike1967]

Thank you, andle11!

 

[CIARLY]

I did some evidence with a sketch and actually relationships are difficult to handle. I'll give you an alternative solution and I think it's even cleaner, simple and linear. In this case I created the extrusion of a single tip and then I made a circular repetition. everything is driven by equations and an excell data table. Take a look and let me know.





... if it is true that I understand you must recognize that I have paranormal powers

Hi.

Sorry I'm not on 2012 yet and I can't open it you're sorry to make me understand how I'm curious.
In the meantime, I'll work you out

 

[Mike1967]

Let's wait to see if I'm a good magician and I guess.
p.s. : congratulations on the promotion to moderator!

I ran into your file, actually working on the hazelnut is not bad... :finger:

 

[andle11]

Sorry I'm not on 2012 yet and I can't open it you're sorry to make me understand how I'm curious.
In the meantime, I'll work you out

I looked at your solution, the result is the same as mine.
you have worked a little more on excel, I instead of more on the equations in sw. until Monday I can't put hand on 2010. If you tell me that 2010 is compatible with your version, as soon as I can rework the work with this.
always put the sw version in use in your profile.
Bye. :smile:

 

[CIARLY]

I looked at your solution, the result is the same as mine.
you have worked a little more on excel, I instead of more on the equations in sw. until Monday I can't put hand on 2010. If you tell me that 2010 is compatible with your version, as soon as I can rework the work with this.
always put the sw version in use in your profile.
Bye. :smile:

Thank you, but I've seen everything from the 2 images you've attached. :smile:

In practice it was the way I started, then I made a circular repetition of bodies and did not me join them, it was necessary to do a match the problem, it was that the matching function could not be controlled by table as to the change of the point number it was necessary to remake the selection.

now seeing your solution I went to try again and making a function repeat is fine.

was only academically.

I still use 2011 sp5 expected 2012 sp3 to upgrade.

 

[Daniele84]

Thank you so much, you're very seers! it was just what I was trying to do, the only thing is that as a difference on "star a" I find a limitation for the number of tips, while for the first file I tried also 188 tips and processed without problems.
Thank you so much again!

Daniele

 

[andle11]

Thank you so much, you're very seers! it was just what I was trying to do, the only thing is that as a difference on "star a" I find a limitation for the number of tips, while for the first file I tried also 188 tips and processed without problems.
Thank you so much again!

Daniele

...and de che! ... it was a pleasure :wink: