Alibre Design

Chapter 7 - Feature Creation7.15.3 Editing Design Boolean FeaturesThe Boolean feature is parametrically related to the tool part or assembly. Therefore, ifthe tool is modified and saved, the Boolean feature will update upon reopening (if youmake changes to the tool inside the assembly context, the changes will automaticallyupdate without saving and reopening - see section 10.9.2 for more information on this).You can also modify the dedicated assembly that contains the blank and the tool byrepositioning parts as well as adding or removing parts.‣ To edit a Boolean design feature:1. In the Design Explorer, right-click the Design Boolean feature you wish to modify.2. Select Edit. The Design Boolean Editor Environment workspace will appear.3. Make the necessary modifications to the dedicated assembly (remembering thathidden parts and assemblies will not participate in the Design Boolean feature);then from the File menu, select Commit to apply the changes. The workspace willtransform back into the part workspace.7.16 Scaling PartsYou can increase or decrease the size of a part by using the Scale feature. Note thatsheet metal parts cannot be scaled - only non-sheet metal solid parts.201