Drawing won't update

[cdyck]

I am using Inventor Pro 2010.
I have a model and I am driving the dimensions from EXCEL. The model updates nicely when I change dimensions but the drawing (idw) does nothing. In the browser instead of the usual tree in the view there is this red lightning bolt and under them is a big plus (+) sign and the words Solid.... after it.
I was assuming that the lightning bolt meant something needed updating, but I can't find how this is done.
Chuck

[Anonymous]

Can you select the red lighting bolt, then RMB (right mouse button) and see
what dialoge box pops up

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I am using Inventor Pro 2010.
I have a model and I am driving the dimensions from EXCEL. The model updates
nicely when I change dimensions but the drawing (idw) does nothing. In the
browser instead of the usual tree in the view there is this red lightning
bolt and under them is a big plus (+) sign and the words Solid.... after it.
I was assuming that the lightning bolt meant something needed updating, but
I can't find how this is done.
Chuck

[Anonymous]

try a rebuild

[cdyck]

I can't select the red lighting bolt, when I move my pointer over the bolt it says it needs updating, but the update icon is grayed out.
I allso check the delay update setting to ensure that it had not been checked.
Chuck

[Anonymous]

Chuck,

Create a new empty sheet in the drawing (which you can delete later). While
that sheet is active, you can update the inactive sheets. Give it a try...

Regards,
Diane Hawes
Autodesk, Inc.

[ZADKINS]

i am using 2013 version

i had to open one sheet then got to model and save then lightning bolt disappeared

i had to do this on all sheet to get all bolts to disappear

hope this helps you

[cbenner]

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@ZADKINS wrote:

i am using 2013 version

i had to open one sheet then got to model and save then lightning bolt disappeared

i had to do this on all sheet to get all bolts to disappear

hope this helps you

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Thanks for chiming in... but did you look at the date of the original post?

[ZADKINS]

YES I SEEN THE DATE
BUT I WAS LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER AND THEN FIGURED IT OUT MY SELF SO I FIGURED I'D POST FOR OTHERS IN FUTURE
ALSO I DIDNT READ ALL POST SOMEONE I SEE POSTED SAME THING AS I LOL

[cbenner]

'sall good.  You'd be suprised how many times someone answers a 6 year old question, thinking it's from yesterday.

Welcome to the group!

[ZADKINS]

thanks i shall be looking on here a lot i got a job using inventor and i have limited experience using the program.

[mrattray]

There's a wealth of information here, on YouTube, in the help file, and elsewhere on the web. What program are you transitioning from? There may be a transitioning guide around (I know there's one for Solid Works as I once had cause to read it) meant to help you shift into the Inventor mind set. What industry are you in? How much experience do you have in other CAD packages?

[cbenner]

Some tips that may make your experience here easier...

Whenever possible include files or screen shots with your questions, so we can see what's happening.  Always post what version of the software you use... a lot of people put it right in thier signatures.  If you have a performance issue question, post your system specs in as much detail as possible, it helps the techie gurus in here determine if it may be a hardware issue.  There's a lot of people in here with very different backgrounds, so more info is always better.  And good luck!   🙂