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In this example, the parameter is Dimension in the Dimension dialog, and the parameter-value is 300.
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There are three different methods you can use to edit a value in the parameter box.
Dimension dialog-box |
Enter a value directly: 1.Use your keyboard to enter a value in the data-box 2.Press the Enter key ( ) on your keyboard to update the parameter to the new value You must press the Enter key. |
Equation in Dimension box |
Enter a value as a symbolic equation: 1.Use your keyboard to enter a symbolic-equation in the data-box 2.Press the Enter key ( ) on your keyboard to update to the new value You must press the Enter key. |
Symbolic parameters for an Equation: •Simple Arithmetic: +, –, *, / •Indices: ^, Sqrt() •Trigonometric (Angles are Radians): pi, Sin(), Cos(), Tan(), Sinh, Cosh, Tansh, ArcSin(), ArcCos(), ArcTan2( ; ) |
Spin-Box tool |
Spin-Box arrowhead buttons (in the CYAN-BOX) Top & Left arrowhead : to subtract (–) the parameter-value by the Spin-Increment Top & Right arrowhead : to add (+) the parameter-value by the Spin-Increment Bottom & Left arrowhead : to divide (÷) by the Spin-Increment Bottom & Right arrowhead : to multiply (×) by the Spin-Increment |
EXAMPLE: Edit the Parameter-Value •Click the Top & Left arrowhead: Subtract the Spin-Increment(1) from the parameter-value •Click the Top & Right arrowhead two times: Add the Spin-Increment(1) to the parameter-value 2 x Edit the Spin-Increment •Click the Bottom & Left arrowhead: Divide the active Spin-Increment by 10 •Click the Bottom & Right arrowhead two times: Multiply the active Spin-Increment by 10 2 x WARNING: The model re-builds each time you click the top arrowhead buttons in the Spin-Box tool. If the model is complex, there is a long time to update the model. |
Double-click to hide Spin-Box |
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Double-click to hide Spin-Box |
Double-click, with your mouse-pointer in the data-box, to hide the Spin-Box. Double-click the data-box again to show the Spin-Box. |
To see the Zero / Round / Paste / Copy shortcut menu:
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