Represents a collection of expressions. More...

Inheritance diagram for NXOpen::ExpressionCollection:

Classes
class	iterator
	Iterator for accessing the contents of the collection. More...

Public Types
enum	ExportMode { ExportModeWorkPart, ExportModeAllInAssyTree, ExportModeAllParts }
	Indicates the mode for exporting expressions. More...

enum	ImportMode { ImportModeReplace, ImportModeDontReplace, ImportModeDeleteImports }
	Indicates the mode for importing expressions. More...

enum	SortType { SortTypeAlphaNum, SortTypeTimeStamp, SortTypeReverseTimeStamp }
	Indicates the mode for sorting expressions. More...

Public Member Functions
iterator	begin ()
	Returns an iterator addressing the first element.

void	ChangeInterpartReferences (const NXString &oldPartName, const NXString &newPartName)
	Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

void	ChangeInterpartReferences (const char oldPartName, const char newPartName)
	Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

void	ChangeInterpartReferences (const NXString &oldPartName, const NXString &newPartName, bool doUpdate, bool doChecking)
	Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

void	ChangeInterpartReferences (const char oldPartName, const char newPartName, bool doUpdate, bool doChecking)
	Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

NXOpen::Expression *	Create (const NXString &string)
	Creates an expression.

NXOpen::Expression *	Create (const char *string)
	Creates an expression.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateExpression (const NXString &expressionType, const NXString &string)
	Creates an expression of the specified type.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateExpression (const char expressionType, const char string)
	Creates an expression of the specified type.

NXOpen::InterpartExpressionsBuilder *	CreateInterpartExpressionsBuilder ()
	Creates interpart expressions.

NXOpen::SuppressByExpressionBuilder *	CreateSuppressByExpressionBuilder ()
	Creates a SuppressByExpressionBuilder.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpression (const NXString &string)
	Creates a system expression.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpression (const char *string)
	Creates a system expression.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpression (const NXString &expressionType, const NXString &string)
	Creates a system expression of the specified type.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpression (const char expressionType, const char string)
	Creates a system expression of the specified type.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpressionFromReferenceString (const NXString &reference)
	Creates a system string expression from a reference string in Drafting Note format.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpressionFromReferenceString (const char *reference)
	Creates a system string expression from a reference string in Drafting Note format.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpressionWithUnits (const NXString &string, NXOpen::Unit *unitType)
	Creates a system expression with units.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateSystemExpressionWithUnits (const char string, NXOpen::Unit unitType)
	Creates a system expression with units.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateWithUnits (const NXString &string, NXOpen::Unit *unitType)
	Creates an expression with units.

NXOpen::Expression *	CreateWithUnits (const char string, NXOpen::Unit unitType)
	Creates an expression with units.

void	Delete (NXOpen::Expression *expression)
	Deletes an expression Created in NX4.0.0.

void	Edit (NXOpen::Expression *expression, const NXString &newRightHandSide)
	Edits an expression.

void	Edit (NXOpen::Expression expression, const char newRightHandSide)
	Edits an expression.

void	EditWithUnits (NXOpen::Expression expression, NXOpen::Unit unitType, const NXString &newRightHandSide)
	Edits an expression with units.

void	EditWithUnits (NXOpen::Expression expression, NXOpen::Unit unitType, const char *newRightHandSide)
	Edits an expression with units.

iterator	end ()
	Returns an iterator addressing one past the last element.

void	ExportToFile (NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ExportMode exportMode, const NXString &fileName, NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::SortType sortType)
	Exports the expressions to a text file, or, if 'file_name' is NULL, list the expressions in the listing window.

void	ExportToFile (NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ExportMode exportMode, const char *fileName, NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::SortType sortType)
	Exports the expressions to a text file, or, if 'file_name' is NULL, list the expressions in the listing window.

NXOpen::Expression *	FindObject (const NXString &journalIdentifier)
	Finds the Expression with the given identifier as recorded in a journal.

NXOpen::Expression *	FindObject (const char *journalIdentifier)
	Finds the Expression with the given identifier as recorded in a journal.

NXOpen::Expression *	GetAttributeExpression (NXOpen::NXObject *object, const NXString &title, NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType type, int index)
	Get the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

NXOpen::Expression *	GetAttributeExpression (NXOpen::NXObject object, const char title, NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType type, int index)
	Get the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

std::vector< NXString >	GetInterpartReferences ()
	Returns a list of parts that are referenced from expressions in the part "owning_part".

std::vector< NXOpen::Expression * >	GetVisibleExpressions ()
	Returns an array of visible "Number" expressions in the part.

void	ImportFromFile (const NXString &fileName, NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ImportMode importMode, bool *expModified, std::vector< NXString > &errorMessages)
	Imports expressions from a file.

void	ImportFromFile (const char fileName, NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ImportMode importMode, bool expModified, std::vector< NXString > &errorMessages)
	Imports expressions from a file.

bool	RemoveInterpartReferences (const NXString &partName)
	Removes the interpart references from a part.

bool	RemoveInterpartReferences (const char *partName)
	Removes the interpart references from a part.

void	Rename (NXOpen::Expression *expression, const NXString &newName)
	Changes the name of the expression.

void	Rename (NXOpen::Expression expression, const char newName)
	Changes the name of the expression.

void	ReplaceAttributeExpression (NXOpen::Expression expression, NXOpen::NXObject object, const NXString &title, NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType type, int index)
	Replace the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

void	ReplaceAttributeExpression (NXOpen::Expression expression, NXOpen::NXObject object, const char *title, NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType type, int index)
	Replace the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

void	SystemRename (NXOpen::Expression *expression, const NXString &newName)
	Changes the name of the expression without marking system expressions as user expressions.

void	SystemRename (NXOpen::Expression expression, const char newName)
	Changes the name of the expression without marking system expressions as user expressions.

tag_t	Tag () const
	Returns the tag of this object.

Detailed Description

Represents a collection of expressions.

To obtain an instance of this class, refer to BasePart

Created in NX3.0.0.

Member Enumeration Documentation

enum NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ExportMode

Indicates the mode for exporting expressions.

Enumerator:

ExportModeWorkPart	All expressions in the given part.
ExportModeAllInAssyTree	All expressions in the given part, and in its components.
ExportModeAllParts	All expressions in All parts in the session.

enum NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ImportMode

Indicates the mode for importing expressions.

Enumerator:

ImportModeReplace

Overwrite existing expressions if the imported values differ.

ImportModeDontReplace

Don't overwrite existing expressions.

New expressions are created

ImportModeDeleteImports

Delete all expressions in the imported file.

enum NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::SortType

Indicates the mode for sorting expressions.

Enumerator:

SortTypeAlphaNum	Alphabetic order, with numbers in numerical order.
SortTypeTimeStamp	Creation order - earliest first.
SortTypeReverseTimeStamp	Creation order - latest first.

Member Function Documentation

iterator NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::begin ( )

Returns an iterator addressing the first element.

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ChangeInterpartReferences	(	const NXString &	oldPartName,
		const NXString &	newPartName
	)

Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

oldPartName	Part name whose references are being replaced
newPartName	New part name to reference

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ChangeInterpartReferences	(	const char *	oldPartName,
		const char *	newPartName
	)

Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

oldPartName	Part name whose references are being replaced
newPartName	New part name to reference

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ChangeInterpartReferences	(	const NXString &	oldPartName,
		const NXString &	newPartName,
		bool	doUpdate,
		bool	doChecking
	)

Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

Created in NX7.5.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

oldPartName	Part name whose references are being replaced
newPartName	New part name to reference
doUpdate	Do update if true
doChecking	Do checking if true

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ChangeInterpartReferences	(	const char *	oldPartName,
		const char *	newPartName,
		bool	doUpdate,
		bool	doChecking
	)

Changes all of the references in the part "owning_part" from expressions in the part "old_part_name" to expressions in the part "new_part_name".

Created in NX7.5.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

oldPartName	Part name whose references are being replaced
newPartName	New part name to reference
doUpdate	Do update if true
doChecking	Do checking if true

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Create ( const NXString & string )

Creates an expression.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string the equation for the expression. Must be in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z".

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Create ( const char * string )

Creates an expression.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string the equation for the expression. Must be in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z".

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateExpression	(	const NXString &	expressionType,
		const NXString &	string
	)

Creates an expression of the specified type.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX5.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expressionType	The type of the expression, such as "Number", "String", "Boolean", "Integer", "Point" and "Vector"
string	the equation for the expression. Must be in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z".

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateExpression	(	const char *	expressionType,
		const char *	string
	)

Creates an expression of the specified type.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX5.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expressionType	The type of the expression, such as "Number", "String", "Boolean", "Integer", "Point" and "Vector"
string	the equation for the expression. Must be in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z".

NXOpen::InterpartExpressionsBuilder* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateInterpartExpressionsBuilder ( )

Creates interpart expressions.

Returns: Created in NX8.5.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::SuppressByExpressionBuilder* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSuppressByExpressionBuilder ( )

Creates a SuppressByExpressionBuilder.

Returns: SuppressByExpressionBuilder object
Created in NX5.0.0.

License requirements : None

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpression ( const NXString & string )

Creates a system expression.

After creating a system expression, you should associate it with an object, such as a sketch dimension. System expressions are deleted when the object they are associated with is deleted.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string the equation or right-hand-side for the expression. You can specify a name for the equation by providing a string in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z". If you do not provide a name, a name will be assigned automatically. For example, if the string is "1.2 * y + z", a name will be assigned automatically.

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpression ( const char * string )

Creates a system expression.

After creating a system expression, you should associate it with an object, such as a sketch dimension. System expressions are deleted when the object they are associated with is deleted.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string the equation or right-hand-side for the expression. You can specify a name for the equation by providing a string in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z". If you do not provide a name, a name will be assigned automatically. For example, if the string is "1.2 * y + z", a name will be assigned automatically.

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpression	(	const NXString &	expressionType,
		const NXString &	string
	)

Creates a system expression of the specified type.

After creating a system expression, you should associate it with an object, such as a sketch dimension. System expressions are deleted when the object they are associated with is deleted.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX5.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expressionType	The type of the expression, such as "Number", "String", "Boolean", "Integer", "Point" and "Vector"
string	the equation or right-hand-side for the expression. You can specify a name for the equation by providing a string in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z". If you do not provide a name, a name will be assigned automatically. For example, if the string is "1.2 * y + z", a name will be assigned automatically.

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpression	(	const char *	expressionType,
		const char *	string
	)

Creates a system expression of the specified type.

After creating a system expression, you should associate it with an object, such as a sketch dimension. System expressions are deleted when the object they are associated with is deleted.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX5.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expressionType	The type of the expression, such as "Number", "String", "Boolean", "Integer", "Point" and "Vector"
string	the equation or right-hand-side for the expression. You can specify a name for the equation by providing a string in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z". If you do not provide a name, a name will be assigned automatically. For example, if the string is "1.2 * y + z", a name will be assigned automatically.

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpressionFromReferenceString ( const NXString & reference )

Creates a system string expression from a reference string in Drafting Note format.

Only expressions (X) and attributes (W) are supported.

Here is how the control character sequences need to be formatted: Expressions - Xm.n@exp_name Part Attributes - W@attr_title Object Attributes - W!obj_id@attr_title

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX7.5.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

reference the reference string in Drafting Note format

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpressionFromReferenceString ( const char * reference )

Creates a system string expression from a reference string in Drafting Note format.

Only expressions (X) and attributes (W) are supported.

Here is how the control character sequences need to be formatted: Expressions - Xm.n@exp_name Part Attributes - W@attr_title Object Attributes - W!obj_id@attr_title

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX7.5.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

reference the reference string in Drafting Note format

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpressionWithUnits	(	const NXString &	string,
		NXOpen::Unit *	unitType
	)

Creates a system expression with units.

After creating a system expression, you should associate it with an object, such as a sketch dimension. System expressions are deleted when the object they are associated with is deleted.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string	the equation or right-hand-side for the expression. You can specify a name for the equation by providing a string in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z". If you do not provide a name, a name will be assigned automatically. For example, if the string is "1.2 * y + z", a name will be assigned automatically.
unitType	units for the expression

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateSystemExpressionWithUnits	(	const char *	string,
		NXOpen::Unit *	unitType
	)

Creates a system expression with units.

After creating a system expression, you should associate it with an object, such as a sketch dimension. System expressions are deleted when the object they are associated with is deleted.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string	the equation or right-hand-side for the expression. You can specify a name for the equation by providing a string in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z". If you do not provide a name, a name will be assigned automatically. For example, if the string is "1.2 * y + z", a name will be assigned automatically.
unitType	units for the expression

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateWithUnits	(	const NXString &	string,
		NXOpen::Unit *	unitType
	)

Creates an expression with units.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string	the equation for the expression. Must be in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z".
unitType	units for the expression

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::CreateWithUnits	(	const char *	string,
		NXOpen::Unit *	unitType
	)

Creates an expression with units.

Returns: the new expression
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

string	the equation for the expression. Must be in the format: name = right_hand_side. For example, "x = 1.2 * y + z".
unitType	units for the expression

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Delete ( NXOpen::Expression * expression )

Deletes an expression
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression The expression to be deleted

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Edit	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		const NXString &	newRightHandSide
	)

Edits an expression.

Note, there is no difference between this method and editing the expression via Expression::SetRightHandSide if the ExpressionCollection is owned by the part that owns the expression.
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	The expression to be edited, Note: if this expression is not owned by the part that owns the ExpressionCollection, a new expression will be created in the part that owns the ExpressionCollection
newRightHandSide	What you want to change the expression to

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Edit	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		const char *	newRightHandSide
	)

Edits an expression.

Note, there is no difference between this method and editing the expression via Expression::SetRightHandSide if the ExpressionCollection is owned by the part that owns the expression.
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	The expression to be edited, Note: if this expression is not owned by the part that owns the ExpressionCollection, a new expression will be created in the part that owns the ExpressionCollection
newRightHandSide	What you want to change the expression to

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::EditWithUnits	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		NXOpen::Unit *	unitType,
		const NXString &	newRightHandSide
	)

Edits an expression with units.

Changing the units on an existing expression is only allowed when the expression is not referenced yet.

Note, if you do not change the units, there is no difference between this method and editing the expression via Expression::SetRightHandSide if the ExpressionCollection is owned by the part that owns the expression.

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	The expression to be edited, Note: if this expression is not owned by the part that owns the ExpressionCollection, a new expression will be created in the part that owns the ExpressionCollection
unitType	units for the expression
newRightHandSide	What you want to change the expression to

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::EditWithUnits	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		NXOpen::Unit *	unitType,
		const char *	newRightHandSide
	)

Edits an expression with units.

Changing the units on an existing expression is only allowed when the expression is not referenced yet.

Note, if you do not change the units, there is no difference between this method and editing the expression via Expression::SetRightHandSide if the ExpressionCollection is owned by the part that owns the expression.

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	The expression to be edited, Note: if this expression is not owned by the part that owns the ExpressionCollection, a new expression will be created in the part that owns the ExpressionCollection
unitType	units for the expression
newRightHandSide	What you want to change the expression to

iterator NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::end ( )

Returns an iterator addressing one past the last element.

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ExportToFile	(	NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ExportMode	exportMode,
		const NXString &	fileName,
		NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::SortType	sortType
	)

Exports the expressions to a text file, or, if 'file_name' is NULL, list the expressions in the listing window.

Throws an exception if there is any error.
NOTE: if the file already exists, an exception is thrown and the file is not overwritten.

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

exportMode	export mode
fileName	File name specification to export expressions into.
sortType	How to sort the exported expressions

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ExportToFile	(	NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ExportMode	exportMode,
		const char *	fileName,
		NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::SortType	sortType
	)

Exports the expressions to a text file, or, if 'file_name' is NULL, list the expressions in the listing window.

Throws an exception if there is any error.
NOTE: if the file already exists, an exception is thrown and the file is not overwritten.

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

exportMode	export mode
fileName	File name specification to export expressions into.
sortType	How to sort the exported expressions

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::FindObject ( const NXString & journalIdentifier )

Finds the Expression with the given identifier as recorded in a journal.

An object may not return the same value as its JournalIdentifier in different versions of the software. However newer versions of the software should find the same object when FindObject is passed older versions of its journal identifier. In general, this method should not be used in handwritten code and exists to support record and playback of journals.

An exception will be thrown if no object can be found with the given journal identifier.

Returns: Expression found
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

journalIdentifier Identifier to be found

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::FindObject ( const char * journalIdentifier )

Finds the Expression with the given identifier as recorded in a journal.

An object may not return the same value as its JournalIdentifier in different versions of the software. However newer versions of the software should find the same object when FindObject is passed older versions of its journal identifier. In general, this method should not be used in handwritten code and exists to support record and playback of journals.

An exception will be thrown if no object can be found with the given journal identifier.

Returns: Expression found
Created in NX3.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

journalIdentifier Identifier to be found

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::GetAttributeExpression	(	NXOpen::NXObject *	object,
		const NXString &	title,
		NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType	type,
		int	index
	)

Get the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

Returns: the attribute expression
Created in NX8.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

object	The object of the attribute
title	The title of the attribute
type	The type of the attribute
index	The array index if the attribute is an array (use -1 otherwise)

NXOpen::Expression* NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::GetAttributeExpression	(	NXOpen::NXObject *	object,
		const char *	title,
		NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType	type,
		int	index
	)

Get the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

Returns: the attribute expression
Created in NX8.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

object	The object of the attribute
title	The title of the attribute
type	The type of the attribute
index	The array index if the attribute is an array (use -1 otherwise)

std::vector<NXString> NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::GetInterpartReferences ( )

Returns a list of parts that are referenced from expressions in the part "owning_part".

Returns: array of part names
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

std::vector<NXOpen::Expression *> NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::GetVisibleExpressions ( )

Returns an array of visible "Number" expressions in the part.

Returns: array of "Number" expressions
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ImportFromFile	(	const NXString &	fileName,
		NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ImportMode	importMode,
		bool *	expModified,
		std::vector< NXString > &	errorMessages
	)

Imports expressions from a file.

Input a file specification. When calling this method, changes are not applied to the system until Update::DoUpdate is called.
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

fileName	File name specification to import expressions from
importMode	import mode
expModified	TRUE if any expressions were affected by the import
errorMessages	translated list of error messages

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ImportFromFile	(	const char *	fileName,
		NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ImportMode	importMode,
		bool *	expModified,
		std::vector< NXString > &	errorMessages
	)

Imports expressions from a file.

Input a file specification. When calling this method, changes are not applied to the system until Update::DoUpdate is called.
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

fileName	File name specification to import expressions from
importMode	import mode
expModified	TRUE if any expressions were affected by the import
errorMessages	translated list of error messages

bool NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::RemoveInterpartReferences ( const NXString & partName )

Removes the interpart references from a part.

If a part name is given, then it removes the references to that part. If part_name is NULL, it removes all references to all parts.

References on the RHS are replaced by a numerical value, References on the LHS are deleted. E.g.

 <br> x = comp::len + z  --\> x = 3 + z <br> 

 <br> comp::height=5  --\> (deleted) <br>

The function returns TRUE is any references were removed, and FALSE otherwise.

Returns: whether any changes were made
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

partName Part name to remove references for

bool NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::RemoveInterpartReferences ( const char * partName )

Removes the interpart references from a part.

If a part name is given, then it removes the references to that part. If part_name is NULL, it removes all references to all parts.

References on the RHS are replaced by a numerical value, References on the LHS are deleted. E.g.

 <br> x = comp::len + z  --\> x = 3 + z <br> 

 <br> comp::height=5  --\> (deleted) <br>

The function returns TRUE is any references were removed, and FALSE otherwise.

Returns: whether any changes were made
Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

partName Part name to remove references for

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Rename	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		const NXString &	newName
	)

Changes the name of the expression.

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	expression to be renamed
newName	new name of the expression

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Rename	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		const char *	newName
	)

Changes the name of the expression.

Created in NX4.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	expression to be renamed
newName	new name of the expression

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ReplaceAttributeExpression	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		NXOpen::NXObject *	object,
		const NXString &	title,
		NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType	type,
		int	index
	)

Replace the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

Created in NX8.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	the attribute expression
object	The object of the attribute
title	The title of the attribute
type	The type of the attribute
index	The array index if the attribute is an array (use -1 otherwise)

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::ReplaceAttributeExpression	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		NXOpen::NXObject *	object,
		const char *	title,
		NXOpen::NXObject::AttributeType	type,
		int	index
	)

Replace the attribute expression of the specified attribute title/type.

Created in NX8.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	the attribute expression
object	The object of the attribute
title	The title of the attribute
type	The type of the attribute
index	The array index if the attribute is an array (use -1 otherwise)

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::SystemRename	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		const NXString &	newName
	)

Changes the name of the expression without marking system expressions as user expressions.

Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	expression to be renamed
newName	new name of the expression

void NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::SystemRename	(	NXOpen::Expression *	expression,
		const char *	newName
	)

Changes the name of the expression without marking system expressions as user expressions.

Created in NX6.0.0.

License requirements : None

Parameters

expression	expression to be renamed
newName	new name of the expression

tag_t NXOpen::ExpressionCollection::Tag ( ) const

Returns the tag of this object.

The documentation for this class was generated from the following file:

ExpressionCollection.hxx

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