Edit a Machining Feature

General

  • The machining feature is included in a part or component.
  • A part or component can be all tool geometry, or it can have regular geometry and tool geometry.
  • A machining feature, part or component can be dimension-driven if variables have been used in its sketch or functions. The dimension table variables can be locked or freely editable.
  • The methods of editing the machining feature depend on the above-mentioned factors.

The machining feature is included in the component

  • Editing of the machining feature is possible by selecting a new size from the dimension table of the component, if all variables in the dimension table of the component are locked
  1. Select the component containing the working feature to edit.
    • Double-click the component or
    • Select the component and the context-sensitive function Edit.
      • The program opens the dialog box Dimension Table.
  2. Select a new size.
  3. OK.
  4. Execute the machining again
    • Press the F5 key or
    • Select the context-sensitive function Machining Features >  Execute

The machining feature is included in the part

  • The instruction is suitable for both a part and a component that has at least one of the variables in the dimension table unlocked.
  1. Select the part containing the working feature to edit
    • Double-click the part or component you want to edit, or
    • Click the part and select the context-sensitive function: Edit.
  2. Edit a part
    • With the dimension table if the part has a dimension table.
    • Edit the features of the part.
  3. Return to the assembly by selecting OK.
  4. Execute the machining again
    • Press the F5 key or
    • Select the context-sensitive function Machining Features >  Execute
Note:
  • After editing the geometry of a machining feature, refresh the changes to the assembly by re-selecting Machining Features >  Execute or by pressing the F5 key.