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I am writing a program for multiple size parts. Same geometry. I need to move some 2d curves along multiple axis as the parts grow in size. 

I thought I could just create a secondary alignment with the translation variable added by way of a para file, and relate the curve to that

alignment, but the alignment won't allow me to pull any curves into it. Any suggestions?

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I don't have a lot of experience with Curves and PCM, but in the two cases I've used both here is what I've done.

  • Either have a Curve nominal for each case. For me there were (4) different configurations and the entire Curve shape completely changed. Then I just placed the PCM variable inside of the Read Curve Nominal string. 
  • If you can make the Curve live inside of an alignment, that the alignment has offset values inside of it (Special - Offset) that are the variable, that could work for what you need. 
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Thanks Richard. The second option works. Except I had to recall the nominal points from the initial curve into a second curve feature.

Calypso won't allow this with the first curve. Not sure why?

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