Version 0.1 of a script called 'LaserJoint_in_Assembly'

[idslk]

Hello folks,

Version 0.1 of a script called 'LaserJoint_in_Assembly'
There had been a request of MikeHenry about this in https://www.alibreforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/alibre-script-script-requests.20536/'Script Requests'.
Maybe this here will be a first step...
The script produces 2 boards with LaserJoints on one side and assembles them.
This behavior is for 'demonstration mode'.
Switch to isometric view before starting for better visibility.
In this version you are able to set the board dimensions(but you don't need to;-)
The board dimensions on board1 have to be the same as of Board2, (except the length).
The LaserJoint face has to be the opposite face of XYPlane.
It's all just only V0.1...



1)start new assembly
2)insert no part
3)launch Alibre Script
4)open 'LaserJoint_in_Assembly'
5)press RUN
6)an input window pops up
7)enter dimensions for Board1
8)press OK
9)the first board will be extrudet
10)next input window pops up
11)press button on the right side of 'Choose face for LaserJoint'
12)choose the opposite face of XY-Plane on part
13)press OK
14)the LaserJoint will be cut
15)press second time RUN
16)repeat 6) to 12)
17)aktivate Checkbox 'Finger on middle of Face?'
18)press OK



Because i have no personal use for LaserJoints actual, it woud be nice if somebody gives comments on this script.

Thanks in advance
Stefan

 

[MikeHenry]

Thanks for getting this off the ground. I'll give it a shot but need to familiarize myself with how scripts work first.