Naming Characteristics Question

[[Ma...]]

In some cases, characteristic names will have the axis added to them when reported. For example, my name 'Item#1' might be reported as 'Item#1_X'.

Is there any way to remove the '_X' ?

[[Ri...]]

Hi Matt,

I'm unaware of how you would do that. A workaround could be to drop in a Result Element that recalls the values of that particular Characteristic. You could then Mark & Mask the previous, so that it doesn't show up on the report.

[[To...]]

Just trying to understand the big picture.

Why do you want to remove the "X"? Is the reason because it's the wrong letter, i.e. you want it to say "Y"?

I assume these are due to have "Additional Printout" active.

[[Ri...]]

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Not always. Things like the Caliper Tool, and the Simple Distance will show which axis it is being evaluated in.

[[To...]]

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Yes, you're right. I forgot about those items. But, those can also be revised through a rotation in a secondary alignment, which is where I was heading with my original post.

[[Mi...]]

We get the same thing from time to time. In our characteristics we Identify with the balloon# followed by the nominal dimension and any specified tolerances. ie. 25_1.123±.002 , we don't specify an axis. I hate it when it prints out as 25_1.123±.002_X because the dimension might be in the Y direction on the print... then the customer starts asking "but why does it say X when it's in the Y 😭 😭 😭 ". And then I have to explain to them that the axis doesn't matter because the part is turned on the Contura and then the ask "but why does it say X when it's in the Y 😭 😭 😭 ". Very annoying.

[[Ma...]]

Thanks everyone! Your input answered my question.

Have a wonderful day.