Can Feature Names be linked to a Dim Value in that feature?

I don't believe a dimension can obtain it value via it's name. Maybe with a little VBA. Perhaps renaming the dimension name of the feature and linking it to equation would give you more control (mass update) over feature options.

Keith

Thanks Keith, I should clarify, I want to define the plane as I normally would. Using the same example...a parallel plane define above the Standard SW Top Plane by 10". The dim value is entered in the Feature Manager, and becomes Plane1 in the tree. Once completed, I'd like to rename the Plane1 in the tree to the value used to define the plane. In this case, 10, or 10". I know I can manually do this. However, I want it linked, since I have hundreds of planes, many of which will change their defined values durign the design process. There's just too much opportuntiy for human error with manual renaming. Thanks, Dan

I assume when those "defined values" change, you want the names to change according to the new value? VBA may be the only solution.

Keith

Yes, I absolutely want the Feature Name value to change if I change the Feature Dimension Value, and your answer was my suspicion...Thanks.

Keith Streich wrote:

You might have a problem if SW allowed this because all feature names must be unique. If two features were named by dimension and the dims happened to be the same there would be a problem. However, a macro feature might be able to rename a given feature.

To prevent that specific problem, use the API topic "FeatureManager::IsNameUsed"