Configure Component

Overview

The Configure command attempts to launch the user-defined Configure Component dialog box for the selected component. If no such dialog has been created, the command does nothing. When present, the dialog allows you to set and update key parameters that govern the component’s attributes, including size, shape, and other custom properties.

All parameters that uniquely define a component should be included in the form. Components set to automatically generate part numbers should have these parameters marked as "Key Parameters" and include a rule named "SetPartNumber" to automate part number generation.

How It Works

1. Select the component you want to configure.
2. Launch the Configure command to open the configuration dialog.
   • Searches for and runs a rule named Configure Component (within the selected component) if it exists.
   • If the rule does not exist, opens the Configure Component form (within the selected component).
   • If neither exist, nothing is done.
3. Adjust parameters as needed to update the component's attributes.
4. Save changes to apply updates and trigger any associated rules.

Usage Instructions

1. Open the assembly containing the target component document.
   • Make sure the component has a rule named 'Configure Component'
   • or a form named 'Configure Component'
   • form parameters should drive rules and features in your components.
2. Click the Configure button in the Configure panel.
3. Review and update parameters in the dialog box.
4. Click OK to save changes and close the dialog.

Troubleshooting

1. If parameters are missing, ensure they are defined in the component and included in the form.
2. If part numbers are not generated, verify that "Key Parameters" are set and the "SetPartNumber" rule is present and set to trigger on parameter changes.
3. Check for rule errors or missing parameter values.

Examples

1. Configure a custom part: Select the part and use Configure to set dimensions and custom options.
2. Update key parameters for automated part numbering: Mark parameters as "Key Parameters" and ensure the "SetPartNumber" rule is present and set to trigger on parameter changes.

Related Commands

1. Configure Me
2. Parameters
3. Auto Part Number

Assembly Tool Suites

• Configure Suite
• Construct Suite
• Create Suite
• Parametric Suite
• Part Numbering Suite
• Placement Suite
• Replace Suite
• Utility Suite