To Add a Relation to a Model
1. With a model open, click
Tools >
Relations. The
Relations dialog box opens.
2. The Look in box shows the type of object (for example, part or feature) where the relation is applied. If you are in Part mode, by default the relation is added at the part level. You can change the object type by changing the selection in the Look in box, for example, you can change feature relations or section relations.
|  If the pattern_relations_copy configuration option is set to true, the relations defined for the geometry to be patterned are copied to other instances of the pattern. |
3. If you selected Feature, Inherited, Section, or Pattern as the object type, you must select the object for which you want to list relations. The selected object shows dimensions in symbolic form.
4. Type a relation in the text box and press ENTER. You can type multiple relations by pressing ENTER after each one. Use the following tools for adding a relation:
◦ To insert a dimension, geometric tolerance, or surface finish, click it in the graphics window.
| Tip: If dimensions are not displayed, double-click a feature to show its dimensions. |
◦ To insert a function, click
.
◦ To insert an operator, click an operator listed on the left toolbar of the dialog box.
◦ To insert a parameter from a list of existing parameters, click
.
| The name of a parameter, variable, or symbol cannot contain more than 31 characters. |
5. To specify if the relation should be evaluated in regular order or after a regeneration, select Initial or Post Regeneration from the list.
6. You can verify the validity of the relations you have entered by clicking
.
7. To accept the relations, click OK. To start over, click Reset.