Text parameter question

[John.Pryal]

Hello all, when creating text in sketcher, the text can be entered manually or by use of a parameter. Does this parameter have to be a local parameter or can it be obtained from another model? Basically, i want to control the display/value of this text from another model. I have a work around, by relation, i make para_1=para_2, where para_1 is a local parameter in the model with the sketched text & para_2 is a local parameter in the second model. I have an assembly containing both models so this relation works for now. I just wondered if it were possible to do this directly rather than how i have it working currently.

Regards

John

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[James62]

hi John,

Try to use Session ID.

[John.Pryal]

Hi James, the problem is, I cannot get the driving parameter (para_2) to show, even when I open the assembly & activate the part containing the sketched text, leading me to think that it has to be a local parameter. I am not sure session id's help here.

John

[MartinHanak · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Creo enables user to select local part parameter only (when defining driving parameter). There is no chance to select parameter from different model.

MH

[John.Pryal]

This is what I figured. I take it you are talking specifically about the 'use parameter' option I am having problems with & not parameters generally? Like I said, I have a work around, it works fine, I just wondered if it was possible. For now I will credit you with a correct answer.

Thanks Martin