Question
What is the concept of parameters in CIM and how is it implemented?
Answer
In CIM, adding parameters refers to the process of controlling and managing the geometry of user-defined cross-sections through a set of adjustable parameters. This allows a user to quickly modify the sections and adapt to the design requirement.
Parameters can be defined in the User Section Mode using a sequence of essential tools:
- Reference Lines: These act as baseline guides to organize the geometry of the section.
- Dimension Lines: They measure and display the distances between two points and profiles relative to reference lines.
- Constraints: Constraints are applied to control the behavior and relationship between different elements, ensuring the geometry adjusts logically when parameters are changed.
- Parameter Edit & Link Option: This feature allows users to create parameters, assign values, and link them with dimension lines or constraints. This ensures that any change in parameter values automatically reflects in the geometry of the section.
This workflow provides both flexibility and precision while modelling bridge cross-sections or structural elements.
The detailed explanatory video is attached below.
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