Angle
You assign Angle constraints to pairs of linear elements. At solve time, the relative angle between the elements in each angle-constrained pair will be adjusted as needed to match the angle specified by the constraint. If this angle cannot be achieved due to other constraints, the solve fails.
To assign an angle constraint:
1. Select ASSIGN on MENU 2.
2. Select type Angle.
3. Pick each of the two linear elements to be constrained.
4. Choose the angle for the constraint. You have three options:
◦ Press END or select another angle pair. The constraint value will be set to the actual angle between the lines at solve time, thus maintaining this angle in the variation.
◦ Enter a specific angle value. The elements will be adjusted to this angle.
◦ Enter a parameter name or an Creo Elements/Direct Drafting expression that defines the angle (string input). The value returned in the parameter or the result of the expression is used to adjust the angle.
Each element in an angle-constrained pair is labeled with an angle icon,
Constraint Icons, and a reference number that is unique to the pair. If the constraint is set to a specific value or parameter name, that information is appended to the icon.