imates in sketch blocks

[PACDrafting]

Is there an option to add an imate within a sketch block.

I am working on a belt conveyor for handling coal and have created a master sketch to drive all components for along the conveyor.

As the ground modules are all the same module, i have a sketch block. Problem is i cannot add an imate to the idlers within the sketch block. It means i can only create to imates individually after the sketch block is copied or patterned.

Is there another solution?

Regards

Paul.

[VinodBalasubramanian]

Hi,

Can you share with me the dataset and the steps you are trying.

[PACDrafting]

Hi vinod

I don't have the data set handy. But the steps are as follows:

1. Create a 2d sketch in part document.
2. Save the sketch as a sketch block.
3. Assign imates to the block.
4. Enter into the sketch.
5. Pattern the sketch block.

The imates don't pattern with the sketch.

Regards
Paul

[VinodBalasubramanian]

Hi Paul,

This is as designed. iMate works in Part environment and when we edit the sketch, we actually roll back the iMate input. We would suggest you to use Assembly Pattern-link feature pattern for this.

Hope it helps.

[PACDrafting]

Yep thought that might have been your answer. This is just another wish list item for me. Thanks again.

[VinodBalasubramanian]

Thanks Paul. I have added this as a wishlist item for you. I will keep you posted, if i have any updates.