Parameters definition

Click the button to display menus for each parametric field.

Parametric field menu for Geometries

This option displays a list of geometries of a suitable type that is defined in the CAM-Part.

Choose the desired variable name from the list.

You can also open this list with the F5 hotkey when you are in the parametric field.

This option enables you to define a geometry from the current model.

You can also open this list with the F6 hotkey when you are in the parametric field.

The current 3D model, drill or chain geometry is displayed in the SOLIDWORKS window.

To exit from this mode, use in the Show Geometry dialog box.

You can also open this list using the F7 hotkey when you are in the parametric field.

This option displays the Drill Geometry Selection dialog box which enables you to select the Geometry for a Hole Wizard Process.

You can also open this list using the F9 hotkey when you are in the parametric field.

This option displays the parameter Edit dialog box.

Here you can see and edit the full parameter name or expression string.

You can also open this list with the F2 hotkey when you are in the parametric field.
In this dialog box you can also use the operational menu by clicking the button.

For parameters of these types, SolidCAM enables you to define values by picking them from the active CAD model.

To define the Z-value, choose the Pick Z-value (F5) item from the parametric menu.

The Pick Z-Value dialog box will be displayed. Pick the desired point on the model and click the OK button to confirm the selection.

To define the Distance, choose the Pick Distance (F5) item from the parametric menu.

In the CAD window, pick the first point.
Confirm the selection with the OK button in the Distance: Pick first point dialog box.

The Distance value will be calculated.

For parameters of other types, the parametric field menu contains only one item: Edit-View (F2).

Choose it to edit the parameter definition in the Edit window.