To Create an Associated Parameter
1. Open an assembly.
2. Choose one of the following items:
◦ A flexible component—Select the component, right-click it in the Model Tree or graphics window, and select > . The Varied Items dialog box opens.
◦ A component without defined flexibility—Select the component, right-click it in the Model Tree or graphics window, and choose > 
Make Flexible. The Component Placement tab opens with the Varied Items dialog box open.
Make Flexible. The Component Placement tab opens with the Varied Items dialog box open.3. In the Varied Items dialog box, click the tab of the varied item of your choice.
4. Click 
to open the Varied Dimension Table Column Setup dialog box.
to open the Varied Dimension Table Column Setup dialog box.5. Select Assoc. Param from the Not Displayed list and click 
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.6. Click OK.
7. In the Assoc. Param column, enter a parameter name. Associated parameters must exist for the original component. Types of associated parameter are as follows:
◦ Real Number—For dimensions, tolerances, and geometry tolerances
◦ Yes/No—For features and components
8. Click OK.
9. Click 
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