Inquire Mass Properties
Inquire
Mass Properties
Use this command to calculate and display mass properties information (e.g., volume, area, mass, etc.) for a selected shape (open or closed), component, or the entire assembly. Blanked and/or suppressed components in an assembly will be ignored during these calculations.
You can use the Options Form to log a variables to the active part's history whose values equal each mass properties parameter. The variable can then be used in any expression, equation or VX macro.
To save the data to a file, select Overwrite
or Append, enter the path and file name, and press <enter>
or pick the folder icon to
select a file from the File Browser.
Part
Select the shape or component or middle-click to select the active part or assembly. The Inquire Mass Properties Form appears displaying the results.
Mass units
Use this option to specify the unit of measurement. Select
from the following:
gm - Grams
kg - Kilograms
oz - Ounces
lb - Pounds
Density
Use this option to specify the material density used. This option overrides the density set with Material Attributes Form. The units of the density are in the current model units unless otherwise set with the Mass Units option. Enter the material density as kg/mm^3.
Use facet method
Check this box to use the facet topology based on the current Display Facet resolution. This method is approximate but takes less time to calculate. Otherwise the actual surface topology is used. This method is exact but takes longer to calculate.
Variable
Use this option to log a variables to the active part's history whose values equal each mass properties parameter. The variable can then be used in any expression, equation or VX macro.
Inquire Mass Properties Example (see Form below)
Commands that Save Layer Visibility Status (see CAD Tips & Techniques).
