Pattern Instance Parameters
Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0
User Interface Location: Click > 
Pattern, or right-click a Pattern feature in the Model Tree and select 
Parameters.
Pattern, or right-click a Pattern feature in the Model Tree and select Parameters.
The Parameters dialog box opens.
Description
Two new Pattern feature parameters are introduced to provide access to the pattern member count:
• PTC_ACTUAL_PAT_MEMBERS
This parameter is created when you create a pattern or when you retrieve a legacy model that contains a pattern. It indicates the actual number of pattern members in a Pattern feature, excluding the omitted pattern members. It applies to:
◦ Pattern features of all types
◦ Pattern Recognition feature
◦ Multi-hole feature using a sketch as a placement reference
• PTC_TOTAL_PAT_MEMBERS
This parameter indicates the total number of pattern members in a Pattern of Pattern feature, excluding the omitted pattern members. It applies to:
◦ Pattern of Pattern (two levels)
◦ Pattern of Multi-hole feature (two levels)
◦ Pattern of Pattern of Multi-hole feature (three levels)
Does not apply to pattern of groups. For pattern of groups, use pattern recognition to indicate what to count.
The parameters are feature-level parameters that belong to the pattern header feature. The parameters can be referenced by a relation. They cannot be edited or deleted. The values are updated after pattern regeneration. They apply to all pattern types.
Benefits
• Easily access the number of active pattern instances.
• Allows parameter callout of active pattern instance count.
Previously, it was difficult to programmatically access the actual number of pattern members.
Additional Information
Tips: | None. |
Limitations: | No known limitations. |
Does this replace existing functionality? | No. |
Configuration option associated with this functionality: | None. |