Hello, everyone!
I couldn’t change the edges’ material by “Define multiple parts”, even though I have defined the materials in edge’s cat-file. So, how to change the edges’ material in one time.
How to change edges' material in one time?
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Re: How to change edges' material in one time?
What version are you using?
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Re: How to change edges' material in one time?
TopSolid'wood 2016
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Re: How to change edges' material in one time?
So to change material on your edge you must use the panel or edge function and as you stated the material must be in the catalog. because even if you change the material with define part or multiple the catalog will force that code back to the material defined in the catalog. They have improved this function in 6.18 2017 to be generic and not have to use the catalog but its a very rigged function in 6.17 and below. because of that I wont use it for our company.
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Re: How to change edges' material in one time?
So, is there another way to manage the edges' material ? Could you teach me, or send me by mail (4803293@qq.com) with any vedios, thank U very much!
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Re: How to change edges' material in one time?
So first ask yourself what do you want out the edge function in terms of data/information on your drawings or paper work
- do you want it to graphically show different edge textures?
do you want it to remove the material from the part because your edge bander does not have a pre-mill?
do you want it to auto label the edges when drafting parts?
do you want to use the edge shapes to calculation qty of material needed?
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Re: How to change edges' material in one time?
Thank U for your idea, I have solution for my problem. As you said I will use reference to export the data I want.