Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CAD experiment entry

> That is very interesting. I watched the video of Alibre's parametric
> feature. Do you know
> if Alibre can be driven externally from a spread sheet like MS Excel as you
> describe?
>
> Thanks,
> Pete.
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>

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: timgoldstein
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 3:44 PM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CAD experiment entry
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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson <barebooger@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Good to know. I started to explain my methodology, but wanted to wait
> > until some others did theirs, so as not to contaminate the test.
> >
> ---SNIP-----
> Ron,
>
> I used to do the profile approach as you did, but over time (particular in
> Alibre) learned that it painted me into corners. Using the stacked
> primitives approach has proven to be far more robust when it makes sense and
> leads to a more easily updated model. For out production Tuff Nut t-nut
> models, I use a table driven part. Doing that you map columns in a
> spreadsheet to named dimensions in your model. Only way to make it work well
> for me was the stacked approach. It is pretty cool, want a new size. Just
> enter some numbers on the spreadsheet or using the table in the program and
> then select activate. The model changes to the new size. Using my existing
> model I could have done a new size this way in about 1 minute.
>
> I do use the profile method you illustrate at times, but as I gain
> experience, I find myself using it less and less. Definitely use it more for
> lathe parts and then revolve the sketch.
>
> Tim Goldstein
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