Parts lists, IPNs & IDW

[Anonymous]

Perhaps I missed a posting or was sleeping or
something.  I have been creating IPNs with multiple exploded views based on
different design views of the assembly.  When I place the IPN views in an
IDW, each view seems to balloon from its own parts list.  Is there a way to
sync the parts lists so the item numbers match or must they be edited manually
or is there a way to balloon each view from a single parts list
occurrence?  This question applies to all views on one sheet and different
views on multiple sheets.

TIA

--
Hal Gwin
Mechanical
Designer
Xenogen

[Anonymous]

I have been going through the same thing. To the best of my knowledge that functionality
isn't there. I will be a happy man if someone proves me wrong, but at this point I think
it is just a wishlist item.

--
Kent
Member of the Autodesk Discussion Forum Moderator Program


"Hal Gwin" wrote in message

Is there a way to sync the parts lists so the item numbers match or must they be edited
manually or is there a way to balloon each view from a single parts list occurrence? This
question applies to all views on one sheet and different views on multiple sheets.

[Anonymous]

I could never understand the logic of linking part lists to views. It
seems totally absurd to me. When I create an assembly I want one and
only one master part list for that assembly. And I want all the balloons
to reference that one list. There should be an option to pick one part
list that the ballons will reference.


In order to expand my viewpoint, I would be interested in hearing
scenarios of why anyone would every want to reference more than one part
list, for one particular assembly.

Aaron R. Friedman
ARF Designs

Kent Keller wrote:

> I have been going through the same thing. To the best of my knowledge that functionality
> isn't there. I will be a happy man if someone proves me wrong, but at this point I think
> it is just a wishlist item.
>
> --
> Kent
> Member of the Autodesk Discussion Forum Moderator Program
>
>
> "Hal Gwin" wrote in message
>
> Is there a way to sync the parts lists so the item numbers match or must they be edited
> manually or is there a way to balloon each view from a single parts list occurrence? This
> question applies to all views on one sheet and different views on multiple sheets.
>
>
>
>

[Anonymous]

Since no one has responded with scenarios of balloons referencing more
than one part list for a particular assembly, can I assume that no one
does, and that the Inventor team is way off the mark in assuming that
is how people work?

Aaron

Aaron R. Friedman wrote:

> I could never understand the logic of linking part lists to views. It
> seems totally absurd to me. When I create an assembly I want one and
> only one master part list for that assembly. And I want all the balloons
> to reference that one list. There should be an option to pick one part
> list that the ballons will reference.
>
>
> In order to expand my viewpoint, I would be interested in hearing
> scenarios of why anyone would every want to reference more than one part
> list, for one particular assembly.
>
> Aaron R. Friedman
> ARF Designs

[Anonymous]

No way to add the detail sheet number to a balloon either. If you add
another parts list the balloon numbers aren't coordinated either. The
drawing module needs work. ... Guess I'm repeating myself all over again?

~Larry

"Aaron R. Friedman" wrote in message
news:3E40B154.9050103@xprt.net...
> Since no one has responded with scenarios of balloons referencing more
> than one part list for a particular assembly, can I assume that no one
> does, and that the Inventor team is way off the mark in assuming that
> is how people work?
>
> Aaron
>
> Aaron R. Friedman wrote:
>
> > I could never understand the logic of linking part lists to views. It
> > seems totally absurd to me. When I create an assembly I want one and
> > only one master part list for that assembly. And I want all the balloons
> > to reference that one list. There should be an option to pick one part
> > list that the ballons will reference.
> >
> >
> > In order to expand my viewpoint, I would be interested in hearing
> > scenarios of why anyone would every want to reference more than one part
> > list, for one particular assembly.
> >
> > Aaron R. Friedman
> > ARF Designs
>