Hi Rafael,
We are fully aware of this need to have multiple bodies and
booleans in the IPT file. Having had AMCOMBINE in MDT we understand its
advantages.
We are also aware of the fact that users need booleans in
assemblies. JOIN and INTERSECT (where relevant) in assembly features and
booleans between components. Thanks for your input.
Shekar
"soldanr" wrote in message
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> Hi Shekar
> What you mentioned in the reply is what I am refering to. The fact that
inventor only supports a single body in the IPT file makes a little more
difficult to deal with. I am aware that we can use derived parts. Put all
the boolean parts in an assembly file, then open a new IPT file and derive
the parts with plus or minus, selecting what to subtract.
> So in conlusion I have to create an assembly file that makes no sense to
have it (cause I don't need it), and then I create another new file with the
derived parts . I had to create 2 new files, and waste time, space, effort ,
patience....
>
>
> I am aware that the extrude, loft, revolve... all of them offer the cut
feature.... but how about if I want to make a modification in the part
before I cut? Like a fillet???
> Now you must used derived parts.
>
> Don't get me wrong... Autodesk inventor is an excellent and impressive
package. I am impressed with the contents, but if you guys have used CAD
programs that support different body parts I will assure you that it makes
a huge difference in productivity. and that is what CAD is all about...
>
> Thank you
> Rafael