by_request * , always

Controls the use of values from the mass properties file for mass property calculation. The configuration option is applicable only when the value of the parameter PRO_MP_SOURCE is assigned . You can set the value from Relations , Mass Properties , Parameters , Family Table dialog box.

by_request - Uses the values in alternative parameters for mass property calculation. The mass properties file is used once for initialization of alternative parameters from Mass Properties dialog box.

always - Uses the values in the mass properties file for mass property calculation. The values in the mass properties file override the previous values of the alternative parameters.