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Suppressing a Pattern

To suppress a pattern feature when the number of holes is 0 or 1:
  1. Create a form with an input field for HoleQuantity.
  2. Click to open the Rules pane.
  3. Under Edit, select the check box for Features and click .
  4. Under Name, double-click the feature or click Build.
  5. Select Logic > IF( , , ) and construct the expression to suppress or unsuppress the feature based on the value of HoleQuantity:
    • In the IF field, select Inputs > HoleQuantity .
    • In the Then field, enter the action, in quotes, to perform on the feature when this condition is True.

    • In the Otherwise field, type the action, in quotes, to perform on the feature when this condition is False.

    The formula shown in the rules list:

    IF ( HoleQuantity <= 1 , "Suppress" , "Unsuppress" )

Parent topic: Feature Examples


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