User selections

1. References chosen by user

The command USER_SELECT prompts the user to make a selection. When doing so a filter is applied, that let's you choose only certain objects. The selection is saved in a variable.

USER_SELECT Filter Variable

USER_SELECT_OPTIONAL Filter Variable

 

Filter = AXIS | FACE | AXIS_FACE | AXIS_POINT | POINT | CURVE | CSYS | CURVE_END

 

Example:

USER_SELECT POINT REF_POINT

The user gets prompted to choose a point. The point will be saved in the variable REF_POINT.

USER_SELECT_OPTIONAL defines a optional reference. If it's not needed the process can be cancelled with middle mouse button or cancel

 

2. Values entered by user

The commapd USER_PARAM_INPUT guives the user the possibility to enter a DOUBLE value and store it in a variable for later use.

USER_PARAM_INPUT Variable