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WEIGHT_NET
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Shows the weight of the fabricated part, assembly or cast unit. The
calculation formula depends on the object:

For parts, returns the net weight, which is the actual weight
of the fabricated part. Rounding of the profile corners are
not taken into account.

For bolts, returns the bolt weight, and for other objects a
zero.

For assemblies, returns the sum of part weights.

The calculation is based on part volume and density of material.
The density value used in the calculation depends on the profile
cross-sections:

If cross-sections are defined in the profile catalog, density is

the value of Property: Profile Density in the material
catalog.

If there are no cross-sections, density is the value of

Property: Plate Density in the material catalog.

Note:
For parts, the net weight is not the actual weight of the
fabricated parts. The profile cross section is calculated using
straight angles, so the roundings in the corners are not
taken into account (unless you are using the advanced
option XS_SOLID_USE_HIGHER_ACCURACY). This causes
significant difference between the calculated and the actual
weight especially when big cross sections are used.