Definition for pattern

Fields

kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_None
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_General
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Linear
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Cyclic
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Matrix
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_CyclicMultiple
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Polygonal
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_PolygonalMultiple
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Spiral
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_ByReference
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Point
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Curve
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Table
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Dimension
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Fill
kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_LinearMultiple
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_None
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_PatternMaster
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_PolygonalShape
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_SpiralShape
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_DirectionSpacing
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_AxialSpacing
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_RadialSpacing
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_PolygonalSpacing
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_SpiralSpacing
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_InstanceStatus
kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_InstanceInformation
kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_None
kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_Features
kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_CurrentBody
kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_Geometries

Detailed Description

group a3d_feature_pattern_module

Version
10.2

Type Documentation

enum EA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern

Enumerate the possible types of shape for a pattern

This allow to specify the type of pattern, and so the Definition you should expect to have under the

kA3DFRMFeatureDefinitionType_Pattern.

../../_images/frm_pattern_types.jpg

Version
10.2

Values:

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_None

Invalid Pattern Type.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_General

Generic Pattern that combine multiple definition.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Linear

Pattern Linear with all instances placed along a direction.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Cyclic

Pattern Circular with all instances placed on a circle.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Matrix

Pattern Rectangular with instances placed on a Grid along 2 directions.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_CyclicMultiple

Pattern Circular with instances placed on several concentric circles.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Polygonal

Pattern with instances placed on a regular polygon (specific to NX).

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_PolygonalMultiple

Pattern with instances placed on several concentric regular polygons (specific to NX).

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Spiral

Pattern with instances placed on a 2D Spiral (specific to NX).

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_ByReference

Pattern parameterized with the same properties than another referenced Pattern.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Point

Pattern with a list of points to specify each instance position.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Curve

Pattern Curvilinear with all instances placed along a curve.

Not implemented Yet

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Table

Pattern with instances specified by a table sheet of parameters.

Not implemented Yet.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Dimension

Pattern parameterized with a dimension and the incremental changes.

Not implemented Yet.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_Fill

Pattern with instances that fill up a specified region (loop, sketch, etc.).

Not implemented Yet

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_Pattern_LinearMultiple

Pattern Linear with instances placed along multiple directions, in a cross shape for example.

Only the master is patterned in each direction.

enum EA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType

Feature definition pattern types

Enumerate the specific types of Definition Feature that can be found under a

kA3DFRMFeatureDefinitionType_Pattern.

Version
10.2

Values:

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_None

Invalid Pattern Definition Type.

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_PatternMaster

Type of Definition containing information specific to Pattern Master:

  • links to master features

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_PolygonalShape

Type of Definition containing information specific to Pattern of shape polygon (how the polygon is parameterized):

  • Parameter Definition:
    • Definition Position: polygon center point
    • Definition Direction: normal
  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Count: number of sides
    • Value Angle: total angle to apply instances

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_SpiralShape

Type of Definition containing information specific to Pattern of shape spiral (how the spiral is parameterized):

  • Parameter Definition:
    • Definition Direction: normal
  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Count: number of turn
    • IntegerData Boolean: isClockwise, the spiral rotation direction
    • Value Angle: total angle to apply instances
    • Value Length: spiral radial step (between each turn)

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_DirectionSpacing

Type of Definition that define a pattern spacing along a linear direction:

  • Parameter Definition:
    • Definition Direction: linear direction
  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Count: instance count
    • DoubleData ExtensionAndStep: extension (first value) and steps (next values)
    • DoubleData Unit: length unit. (optional)

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_AxialSpacing

Type of Definition that define a pattern spacing along a angular direction (around an axis):

  • Parameter Definition:
    • Definition Position: axis position
    • Definition Direction: axis direction
  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Count: instance count
    • DoubleData ExtensionAndStep: extension (first value) and steps (next values)
    • DoubleData Unit: angle unit. (optional)

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_RadialSpacing

Type of Definition that define a pattern spacing along a radial direction.

This is used for the second direction in case of pattern with concentric circles/polygons: Pattern of type CyclicMultiple OR PolygonalMultiple:

  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Count: instance count
    • DoubleData ExtensionAndStep: extension (first value) and steps (next values)
    • DoubleData Unit: length unit. (optional)

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_PolygonalSpacing

Type of Definition that define a pattern spacing along a polygon:

  • Parameter Definition:
    • Definition PolygonalShape: polygon shape, of type kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_PolygonalShape
  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Count: instance count
    • DoubleData ExtensionAndStep: extension (first value) and steps (next values)
    • DoubleData Unit: length unit. (optional)

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_SpiralSpacing

Type of Definition that define a pattern spacing along a spiral:

  • Parameter Definition:
    • Definition SpiralShape: spiral shape, of type kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_SpiralShape
  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Count: instance count
    • DoubleData ExtensionAndStep: extension (first value) and steps (next values)
    • DoubleData Unit: length unit. (optional)

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_InstanceStatus

Type of Definition containing status of pattern instances:

  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Boolean: specify if the instance is enable/disable. In case of boolean array, specify the status of all instances in the pattern.

enumerator kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_InstanceInformation

Type of Definition containing information specific to a pattern instance.

  • Parameter Definition:
    • Definition Position: instance position
    • Definition InstanceStatus: instance status, of type kA3DFRMDefinitionPatternType_InstanceStatus
  • Parameter Data:
    • IntegerData Index: list of instance index for each pattern direction

enum EA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster

Enumerate the possible pattern master type.

Version
12

Values:

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_None

Invalid Pattern master Type.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_Features

The pattern master is features.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_CurrentBody

The pattern master is the current body.

enumerator kA3DFRMEnumValue_PatternMaster_Geometries

The pattern master is Geometries.