T-FLEX Tutorial 17

In the new version of T-FLEX CAD, the tutorial interface has been updated, a lesson on parametric 3D model creating has been added, and lessons on creating a parametric 3D assembly, creating a control dialog and creating a library item have been substantially reworked.

The section on parameterization has been significantly reworked.

Added a lesson on creating a parametric 3D model.

This lesson describes how to create a parametric model based on two methods of sketching - using construction lines with graphic strokes and using sketch elements, constraints, and driving dimensions. In this lesson, the user will get acquainted in detail with the concepts of a variable, an external variable and a variable editor.

Reworked the lesson on creating a parametric 3D assembly.

The parametric 3D assembly now uses the 3D assembly described  in the basic level of the tutorial, making the tutorial much easier to understand. In this lesson, parametric 3D models are gradually inserted into a pre-prepared 3D assembly, the external variables of which are transferred to the assembly level, after which the 3D assembly becomes parametric.

Reworked the lesson on creating a control dialog.

Now, the roller created in the first lesson of the basic level is used as a model for creating the control dialog. This lesson describes in detail how to create a convenient control dialog with which you can quickly control the main parameters of a part.

Reworked the lesson on creating a library element.

Now the washer Washer ISO 10673 is used as the model under consideration. This lesson is the final one in the parameterization section and includes all the information learned by the user in the previous lessons. The lesson explores the classic approach of creating a model - the 2D to 3D method. The lesson is divided into the following stages:

•Database Creation

•Creating Control Variables

•Parametric 2D Drawing Creation

•Parametric 3D Model Creation

•Fixing Vector and 2D Connector Creation

•LCS and 3D Connector Creation

•Control Dialog Creation

•Setting Data for BOM

•Preview and Icon Creation