Variables command

Accesses the Variable Table, which operates much like a software spreadsheet. In the Variable Table, you can define and manipulate design variables and their values, as well as establish functional relationships between the design variables. For example, you can use the Variable Table to create expressions between dimensional values, such as DimB=DimA+5, or DimC=DimA+DimB..

You can use the Show All Formulas, Show All Names, and Show All Values commands on the dimension shortcut menu to change the display of dimensions to make it easier to define expressions between dimensions.

For more information on working with variables, see Using variables.

Note:

A variable table tutorial is available to assist you in learning how to use variables. To access this tutorial, on the Help menu, click Tutorials.

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How do I

Define limits for a variable
Edit an existing variable
Create a variable using a function or subroutine
Create a variable with a link to a spreadsheet
Create a variable with a value or expression
Display dimensions in the Variable Table
Extract Variable Table data using property text
Expose a variable as a custom property
Example: Show custom properties in a parts list
Example: Linking variables to a spreadsheet
Example: Show sheet metal material thickness in a parts list
Suppress a feature using the Variable Table
Format a column

Learn more about

Using variables

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Edit Formula command
Show All Names command
Show All Formulas command
Show All Values command
Peer Variables command
Variable Table dialog box
Filter dialog box
Function Wizard Step 1 of 2 dialog box
Variable Rule Editor dialog box