Variablizer: replace Z-axis values in a
2d part file with variables
Overview...This utility searches
your Part Wizard files for unique Z-axis values and then replaces those values
with variables that you specify. It can either give the variable initial values
or you can tell it to write INPUT statements so that the user can input it's
value. Having variables in your files instead of "hard coded" values makes it
much easier to modify the files as they are run, with things like accurate
material thickness. Variables also allow you to customize how things like
multiple pass cutting works...instead of equal-depth passes you could specify
that the first pass will be 90% of the thickness and the second pass finish the
cutting. Once you start using variables you'll never go back! (updated
1/29/07 interface cleanup and bug fix)
Notes...Tried to add enough prompts and instructions to this program
so that it won't need instructions...please let me know if I was at all successful (or
not!)
Contact info...Bill
Young
Download size...20k
Project Type...Part File Utility
Additional equipment/software required...None
Special instructions...Download the zip file from the link below and
unzip it. You can put this file anywhere that you want...it doesn't need any
other files
Known Issues...None, but as usual double-check the output files just in case.
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