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Inputs

Features:

One point to deviate to the average location.

At least 2 points to define the center.

 

Outputs

The first point is deviated to the center of the other points.

 

Notes:

•The DLL: This DLL will not show the contributions of the points used to calculate the average point.

•Tolerances are not activated during Build or Nominal Build, only during Deviate and Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis.

•AvgMove.dll should be used if contributions by the surrounding points to the center location are to be determined in an HLM.

 

Procedure                

•Load the dcu_avgTole.dll. See Load DLLs.                

•Select the component to be toleranced.                

•Select the 3DCS Tolerance icon.                

•Add a UserDLL Tolerance.                

•Assure Average Tolerance is listed in the user routine drop-down.                

•Select points from the model.                

a. The first point selected is to be deviated to the average location.                

b. The second through n pts are used to calculate the average location.                

•Provide a name and description for the Tolerance.                

•Press OK to close the dialog.                

Also See: Average Move