Hi everyone,

I am trying to create a parametric ellipsoid in SW Student Edition 2025 by taking a Sphere and applying a Scale feature with Non-Uniform Scaling. My goal is to drive the X, Y, and Z scale factors using a Design Table (Excel) or Global Variables, but I am hitting a wall.

Feature: Scale (Non-Uniform is Unchecked/Disabled in the UI, so X/Y/Z inputs are active).

The Problem: The X, Y, and Z scale parameters seem to be inaccessible "ghost" parameters. They do not appear as standard dimensions, and I am unable to link them.

What I have already tried (and failed):

1. Design Table (Auto-create): The system does not list X_AXIS_SCALE, Y_AXIS_SCALE, etc., in the parameters list. It only suggests \\\$STATE (Suppress/Unsuppress).
2. Design Table (Manual Entry): I manually added the headers X_AXIS_SCALE@Scale1 (and Y/Z). When opening the table, I get the error: "These column headings contain cell values which no longer drive the model."
3. Configure Feature (Right-click > Configure Feature): The table opens, but only shows the "Suppress" column. Clicking the drop-down arrow (▼) on the column header does not reveal the X/Y/Z parameters. Double-clicking the feature in the tree adds the "Suppress" column again, but not the values.
4. Equations / Global Variables:
   • I cannot type = in the PropertyManager of the Scale feature (it only accepts numbers).
   • In the Equation View, attempting to add manually  "X_AXIS_SCALE@Scale1" results in a syntax error (text turns red).
5. Show Dimensions: I have enabled "Show Feature Dimensions" and "Display Annotations" (right-click on Annotations folder). I also tried setting the model to Wireframe. Double-clicking the feature shows nothing on the screen to click on.

It seems like the software treats these specific parameters as internal only.

My Question: Is there a specific syntax or a workaround to drive Non-Uniform Scale parameters in newer SW versions? Or is this a known bug/limitation?

Thanks in advance!