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[#1]

The problem is that for some reason the bolts constraints are not suppressing.  It is simple on/off code but for some reason I am still getting constraint and component errors.

Had to add " " to get code to post...I don't actually have them in my code. 

Here is the code:

"If HopperType = "10TADL" Or HopperType = "12BH" Or HopperType = "12TAD" Then

Component.IsActive("Component Pattern 1:1") = True

Component.IsActive("Hex Bolt - Inch 5/16-18 UNC - 1:1") = True

Component.IsActive("Hex Bolt - Inch 5/16-18 UNC - 1:2") = True

Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:1") = True

Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:2") = True

Constraint.IsActive("Insert:1") = True

Constraint.IsActive("Mate:80") = True

Constraint.IsActive("Mate:78") = True

ElseIf HopperType <> "10TADL" Or HopperType <> "12BH" Or HopperType <> "12TAD" Then

Component.IsActive("Component Pattern 1:1") = False

Component.IsActive("Hex Bolt - Inch 5/16-18 UNC - 1:1") = False

Component.IsActive("Hex Bolt - Inch 5/16-18 UNC - 1:2") = False

Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:1") = False

Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:2") = False

Constraint.IsActive("Insert:1") = False

Constraint.IsActive("Mate:80") = False

Constraint.IsActive("Mate:78") = False

End If"

[#2]

As you are getting your bolts and nuts suppressed

I assume you have a custom level of representation

Please find the attached simulated condition the suppression condition is something

different : open model Bolted and unsuppress the connections

I have modeled 1 bolted connection and other place from content center at the same location

And then run the rules  

Else please share the sample file

[#3]

If you are simply trying to suppress your hardware there is no need to suppress the constraints

try "commenting out" those lines and run the rules again

Similarly there is no need to suppress each instance of your pattern

[#4]

That is the problem I originally did just suppress the component pattern, but it still thru constraint errors eventhough they should have been shut off in all hopper types except those three listed.

[#5]

Even coding it like this...the Component Pattern 1:1 is still active and giving error in Design Doctor.

If HopperType = "10TADL" Then
Component.IsActive("Component Pattern 1:1") = True
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:1") = True
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:2") = True

ElseIf HopperType = "12BH" Then
Component.IsActive("Component Pattern 1:1") = True
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:1") = True
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:2") = True

ElseIf HopperType = "12TAD" Then
Component.IsActive("Component Pattern 1:1") = True
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:1") = True
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:2") = True

Else
Component.IsActive("Component Pattern 1:1") = False
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:1") = False
Component.IsActive("Hex Nut - Inch 5/16 - 18:2") = False

End If

[#6]

I wanted to give a quick thanks to ya'all for your help so far...

Eventhough it has solved the issue, I was able to go though all the other rules and really thin them down....THANKS

[#7]

After using the form I created and switching hopper types I am finding out that the other hopper types that are suppsed to have the nuts and bolts in them aren't correct either.

What is happening is that the nuts and bolts are active but the constraints to put them in place are not activating, so they end up where ever on the end plate of the hopper.

See Pic : http://screencast.com/t/c9SHhdJL

[#8]

Seems my typing skills need some help...

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Breeze104 wrote:

I wanted to give a quick thanks to ya'all for your help so far...

Eventhough it has solved the issue, I was able to go though all the other rules and really thin them down....THANKS

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Was suppsed to read "Eventhough it hasn't solved the issue......"

Sorry about that

[#9]

One other thing I have noticed looking over things.....is that if I right click on Component  Patteren 1:1 is shows a check mark by "Suppressed", but for some reason it is throwing the "Component Pattern failure" error in Design Doctor.

[#10]

Ok,

I made a small test to show how this pattern suppression works.

This code suppresses  the pattern named "my_pattern" and all of the instances of that pattern.

Based on the value of the parameter "my_configuration"

It does not to "touch" the constraints........these are still needed

trigger

= iTrigger0

if

my_configuration = 0 then

Component.IsActive

("my_pattern") = False

else

Component.IsActive

("my_pattern") = True

end if

iLogicVb.UpdateWhenDone

= True