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3D Sweep in Standard Part

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Message 1 of 21
Anonymous
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3D Sweep in Standard Part

I really under the gun on this one.

In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short amount
of time.

Can I accomplish this with Inventor?

I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not import
it.

I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"

Thanks.
-Ken
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Message 2 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Sweep
draw a circle -- one sketch
draw a line that the cable will follow-- second sketch
sweep.
--
Ole Germer
Helping create better involute profiles for gears
http://www.geocities.com/olegermer/index.html



"Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
news:ECE0D8C66786DE66F7CD77947428603C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I really under the gun on this one.
>
> In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short amount
> of time.
>
> Can I accomplish this with Inventor?
>
> I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not import
> it.
>
> I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"
>
> Thanks.
> -Ken
>
>
Message 3 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

if the loop is in one work plane or sketch and second loop is in another
plane, there will be no need for 3d sketch.
in fact make it out of 3 parts and make it an assembly
Ole

"Ole Germer" wrote in message
news:E05BD11C8DA0FFD6080AB35158E0807E@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Sweep
> draw a circle -- one sketch
> draw a line that the cable will follow-- second sketch
> sweep.
> --
> Ole Germer
> Helping create better involute profiles for gears
> http://www.geocities.com/olegermer/index.html
>
>
>
> "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> news:ECE0D8C66786DE66F7CD77947428603C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I really under the gun on this one.
> >
> > In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short
amount
> > of time.
> >
> > Can I accomplish this with Inventor?
> >
> > I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not
import
> > it.
> >
> > I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"
> >
> > Thanks.
> > -Ken
> >
> >
>
>
Message 4 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Sound easy if you've done it before.
How about an example?

"Ole Germer" wrote in message
news:E05BD11C8DA0FFD6080AB35158E0807E@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Sweep
> draw a circle -- one sketch
> draw a line that the cable will follow-- second sketch
> sweep.
> --
> Ole Germer
> Helping create better involute profiles for gears
> http://www.geocities.com/olegermer/index.html
>
>
>
> "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> news:ECE0D8C66786DE66F7CD77947428603C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I really under the gun on this one.
> >
> > In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short
amount
> > of time.
> >
> > Can I accomplish this with Inventor?
> >
> > I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not
import
> > it.
> >
> > I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"
> >
> > Thanks.
> > -Ken
> >
> >
>
>
Message 5 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

I will post something Give me a few minutes.
Ole

"Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
news:B4F0AA4F18A1D060D57772E3710511B9@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Sound easy if you've done it before.
> How about an example?
>
> "Ole Germer" wrote in message
> news:E05BD11C8DA0FFD6080AB35158E0807E@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Sweep
> > draw a circle -- one sketch
> > draw a line that the cable will follow-- second sketch
> > sweep.
> > --
> > Ole Germer
> > Helping create better involute profiles for gears
> > http://www.geocities.com/olegermer/index.html
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> > news:ECE0D8C66786DE66F7CD77947428603C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > I really under the gun on this one.
> > >
> > > In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short
> amount
> > > of time.
> > >
> > > Can I accomplish this with Inventor?
> > >
> > > I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not
> import
> > > it.
> > >
> > > I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > > -Ken
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Message 6 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

You'll have to look at the jpg in CF.

"Ole Germer" wrote in message
news:AE0C73A5127E66DE0F511CFB8EBA2E76@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> if the loop is in one work plane or sketch and second loop is in another
> plane, there will be no need for 3d sketch.
> in fact make it out of 3 parts and make it an assembly
> Ole
>
> "Ole Germer" wrote in message
> news:E05BD11C8DA0FFD6080AB35158E0807E@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Sweep
> > draw a circle -- one sketch
> > draw a line that the cable will follow-- second sketch
> > sweep.
> > --
> > Ole Germer
> > Helping create better involute profiles for gears
> > http://www.geocities.com/olegermer/index.html
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> > news:ECE0D8C66786DE66F7CD77947428603C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > I really under the gun on this one.
> > >
> > > In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short
> amount
> > > of time.
> > >
> > > Can I accomplish this with Inventor?
> > >
> > > I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not
> import
> > > it.
> > >
> > > I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > > -Ken
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Message 7 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Thank You. 🙂


"Ole Germer" wrote in message
news:5671A7C82E63839F2F58EE19FC085964@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I will post something Give me a few minutes.
> Ole
>
> "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> news:B4F0AA4F18A1D060D57772E3710511B9@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Sound easy if you've done it before.
> > How about an example?
> >
> > "Ole Germer" wrote in message
> > news:E05BD11C8DA0FFD6080AB35158E0807E@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Sweep
> > > draw a circle -- one sketch
> > > draw a line that the cable will follow-- second sketch
> > > sweep.
> > > --
> > > Ole Germer
> > > Helping create better involute profiles for gears
> > > http://www.geocities.com/olegermer/index.html
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> > > news:ECE0D8C66786DE66F7CD77947428603C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > I really under the gun on this one.
> > > >
> > > > In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short
> > amount
> > > > of time.
> > > >
> > > > Can I accomplish this with Inventor?
> > > >
> > > > I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not
> > import
> > > > it.
> > > >
> > > > I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > > -Ken
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Message 8 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Also,
If you are really under the gun on it, in mdt use
AMAcisout command, then open>.sat in inventor. It'll take it
right in and make a base solid part.
darvin
Message 9 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Thanks Darvin!
I can live with that to get me out of pistol range. 🙂

Would still like to know if this is possible in IV though for future
reference.

Thanks again!


"darvinv" wrote in message
news:29469494E368C01B42BE97B936022CC1@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Also,
> If you are really under the gun on it, in mdt use
> AMAcisout command, then open>.sat in inventor. It'll take it
> right in and make a base solid part.
> darvin
>
>
Message 10 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

I did post something. Real easy!!

--
Ole Germer
Mechanical Machine Design and Drafting Service
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ole.germer/index.html


"Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
news:6704DF7106BBA645E54367B4EE4F8630@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Thanks Darvin!
> I can live with that to get me out of pistol range. 🙂
>
> Would still like to know if this is possible in IV though for future
> reference.
>
> Thanks again!
>
>
> "darvinv" wrote in message
> news:29469494E368C01B42BE97B936022CC1@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Also,
> > If you are really under the gun on it, in mdt use
> > AMAcisout command, then open>.sat in inventor. It'll take it
> > right in and make a base solid part.
> > darvin
> >
> >
>
>
Message 11 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Thanks Ole!
I will study your example for future use.
What if you needed to have an angled work plane in there?



"Ole Germer" wrote in message
news:6E172101A30FDF02B1D7F1094C1E5C76@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I did post something. Real easy!!
>
> --
> Ole Germer
> Mechanical Machine Design and Drafting Service
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/ole.germer/index.html
>
>
> "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> news:6704DF7106BBA645E54367B4EE4F8630@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Thanks Darvin!
> > I can live with that to get me out of pistol range. 🙂
> >
> > Would still like to know if this is possible in IV though for future
> > reference.
> >
> > Thanks again!
> >
> >
> > "darvinv" wrote in message
> > news:29469494E368C01B42BE97B936022CC1@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Also,
> > > If you are really under the gun on it, in mdt use
> > > AMAcisout command, then open>.sat in inventor. It'll take it
> > > right in and make a base solid part.
> > > darvin
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Message 12 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Glad that helped,
As Ole said, create in place, as subassembly, is
probably the best way for inventor. The yoke on a tap, then
the path and sweep through whatever hole it attaches to,
using in-line work features, then add a swage. It'll look
sharp and respond to changes in the assy.
darvin
Message 13 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

That's *WAY* over my head.
I need to get some serious training here.



"darvinv" wrote in message
news:5934AD7BDC5C766F543FB5B2399DADFA@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Glad that helped,
> As Ole said, create in place, as subassembly, is
> probably the best way for inventor. The yoke on a tap, then
> the path and sweep through whatever hole it attaches to,
> using in-line work features, then add a swage. It'll look
> sharp and respond to changes in the assy.
> darvin
>
>
Message 14 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Construct an angled workplane. See Inventors help. Explained better by
AutoDesk.
Ole

"Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
news:986815D1BDBF893EED9AFC4E8B5A80C6@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Thanks Ole!
> I will study your example for future use.
> What if you needed to have an angled work plane in there?
>
>
>
> "Ole Germer" wrote in message
> news:6E172101A30FDF02B1D7F1094C1E5C76@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I did post something. Real easy!!
> >
> > --
> > Ole Germer
> > Mechanical Machine Design and Drafting Service
> > http://www3.sympatico.ca/ole.germer/index.html
> >
> >
> > "Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
> > news:6704DF7106BBA645E54367B4EE4F8630@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Thanks Darvin!
> > > I can live with that to get me out of pistol range. 🙂
> > >
> > > Would still like to know if this is possible in IV though for future
> > > reference.
> > >
> > > Thanks again!
> > >
> > >
> > > "darvinv" wrote in message
> > > news:29469494E368C01B42BE97B936022CC1@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > Also,
> > > > If you are really under the gun on it, in mdt use
> > > > AMAcisout command, then open>.sat in inventor. It'll take it
> > > > right in and make a base solid part.
> > > > darvin
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Message 15 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Not to be a crass, but I haven't found anything to be explained better by
AutoDesk.
I think they could have done a much better job with the help section and the
hard copy book.


"Ole Germer" wrote in message
news:9CF5556EA05F9AB30CF1FEEF33B3F828@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Construct an angled workplane. See Inventors help. Explained better by
> AutoDesk.
> Ole
Message 16 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Ken,
Check out these http://www.inventorparts.com/Animations/Default.htm,
created by Charles Bliss, for an excellent tutorial on creating 3D Sweeps.
Mike
Message 17 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Thanks Mike,
Will do.


"Mike Maenpaa" wrote in message
news:D77B83EAF6F0C5BB369F7041574D8BCC@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Ken,
> Check out these http://www.inventorparts.com/Animations/Default.htm,
> created by Charles Bliss, for an excellent tutorial on creating 3D Sweeps.
> Mike
>
>
>
Message 18 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Yeah ... It's pretty easy now with R6. I put a quick example in CF.
~Larry

"Ken Schumacher" wrote in message
news:ECE0D8C66786DE66F7CD77947428603C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I really under the gun on this one.
>
> In MDT I could use the 3D part path and create a lanyard in a short amount
> of time.
>
> Can I accomplish this with Inventor?
>
> I have tried to "stepout" the file from MDT, but Inventor will not import
> it.
>
> I have posted an example to CF under "Lanyard"
>
> Thanks.
> -Ken
>
>
Message 19 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Th3 3D Intersection feature may be useful in your situation if it needs to
wrap around parts.
~Larry

"darvinv" wrote in message
news:5934AD7BDC5C766F543FB5B2399DADFA@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Glad that helped,
> As Ole said, create in place, as subassembly, is
> probably the best way for inventor. The yoke on a tap, then
> the path and sweep through whatever hole it attaches to,
> using in-line work features, then add a swage. It'll look
> sharp and respond to changes in the assy.
> darvin
>
>
Message 20 of 21
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

kewl,
That's something I haven't even gotten close to
exploring yet. I do a lot of webbing components and this
might be just the thing to get me over the top in accurate
modeling of those kind of problems.
so much to learn, so little time,
thanks,
darvin

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