Question: How do I change the geometry of this parametric model?

Steen Winther

7 May, 2015 12:04 AM

The model is defined by four variables, that can be changed to generate new variations of the geometry.

1. Step 1:

   Go to Insert->Tools->Equations to open the dialog box showing equations and variables.
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Here you see the equations I have set-up in this particular model.
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Change any value and observe how the geometry changes when the model rebuilds.
   

   

4. Step 4:

   

5. Step 5:

   You can create some pretty groovy variations...
   

   

6. Step 6:

   ...but be aware that some values will destroy the geometry. In that case re-open Equations and change back to the default values.
   

   

7. Step 7:

   The default values are 60 degree angle, 200 mm spacing, 3 blades and 750 mm diameter.
   

   

8. Step 8:

   This is the default model.