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Modifying Library Parts

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Anonymous
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‎12-02-2002 03:42 AM
‎12-02-2002 03:42 AM

Modifying Library Parts

I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand thread.
Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to make
them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an individual,
editable part?
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Message 2 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 03:50 AM
‎12-02-2002 03:50 AM

Two ways:

1) Move it out of the library path edit it then put it back or,
2) Make a project that points to the library paths as workspace or
workgroup paths

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"Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand thread.
> Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to make
> them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an individual,
> editable part?
>
>
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Message 3 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 03:52 AM
‎12-02-2002 03:52 AM

Wait a second I just reread your question. You mean a content library part?
You don't. Insert a new one from the content library with the correct hand
threads. If it doesn't have left hand threads then I'd seriously start
looking at iParts...

You'll still want to read my first post and keep it in the old memory banks


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http://www.sdotson.com
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"Sean Dotson" wrote in message
news:CFB902B599F62ADC501D96089C31B02C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Two ways:
>
> 1) Move it out of the library path edit it then put it back or,
> 2) Make a project that points to the library paths as workspace or
> workgroup paths
>
> --
> Sean Dotson, PE
> http://www.sdotson.com
> Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> -----------------------------------------
> "Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
> news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand
thread.
> > Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to make
> > them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an individual,
> > editable part?
> >
> >
>
>
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Message 4 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 03:52 AM
‎12-02-2002 03:52 AM

Isn't there a way to just drop the Library part from the file and move along
as though I had just drawn it?

"Sean Dotson" wrote in message
news:204969982CDC0A09AE1BFD139AF95739@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Wait a second I just reread your question. You mean a content library
part?
> You don't. Insert a new one from the content library with the correct
hand
> threads. If it doesn't have left hand threads then I'd seriously start
> looking at iParts...
>
> You'll still want to read my first post and keep it in the old memory
banks
>
>
> --
> Sean Dotson, PE
> http://www.sdotson.com
> Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> -----------------------------------------
> "Sean Dotson" wrote in message
> news:CFB902B599F62ADC501D96089C31B02C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Two ways:
> >
> > 1) Move it out of the library path edit it then put it back or,
> > 2) Make a project that points to the library paths as workspace or
> > workgroup paths
> >
> > --
> > Sean Dotson, PE
> > http://www.sdotson.com
> > Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> > -----------------------------------------
> > "Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
> > news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand
> thread.
> > > Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to
make
> > > them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an individual,
> > > editable part?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Message 5 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 04:27 AM
‎12-02-2002 04:27 AM

I assume we are talking about Inventor content library parts. They are
constructed using a different method that normal parts. I have not found a
way to edit them. Seriously.. look at iParts...

Drew Fulford's Inventor FAQ (Over 400 Inventor frequently asked questions)
http://www.mymcad.com

Sean Dotson's Inventor Tutorials & More (plus Inventor Benchmark Results &
Software)
http://www.sdotson.com

Charles Bliss' iParts and iCode Repository
http://www.cbliss.com/inventor

Kent Keller's iParts and Code Site
http://www.mymcad.com/KWiK/Mcad.htm


and many others in the FAQ...


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"Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
news:25A0E4479C30E927E464002DEAC9FEE2@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Isn't there a way to just drop the Library part from the file and move
along
> as though I had just drawn it?
>
> "Sean Dotson" wrote in message
> news:204969982CDC0A09AE1BFD139AF95739@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Wait a second I just reread your question. You mean a content library
> part?
> > You don't. Insert a new one from the content library with the correct
> hand
> > threads. If it doesn't have left hand threads then I'd seriously start
> > looking at iParts...
> >
> > You'll still want to read my first post and keep it in the old memory
> banks
> >
> >
> > --
> > Sean Dotson, PE
> > http://www.sdotson.com
> > Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> > -----------------------------------------
> > "Sean Dotson" wrote in message
> > news:CFB902B599F62ADC501D96089C31B02C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Two ways:
> > >
> > > 1) Move it out of the library path edit it then put it back or,
> > > 2) Make a project that points to the library paths as workspace or
> > > workgroup paths
> > >
> > > --
> > > Sean Dotson, PE
> > > http://www.sdotson.com
> > > Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> > > -----------------------------------------
> > > "Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
> > > news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand
> > thread.
> > > > Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to
> make
> > > > them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an
individual,
> > > > editable part?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Message 6 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 04:27 AM
‎12-02-2002 04:27 AM

I think if all you're looking for is a static part then you can copy the
iPart factory that you get jam nuts from into your project folder. Then open
the file and turn the ipart factory into the part you want. Then delete the
table that makes the part an iPart Factory and that will turn it into a
"static" part. Then you can go in and edit the description of the thread.
Save, close, and insert.

Jack

"Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
news:25A0E4479C30E927E464002DEAC9FEE2@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Isn't there a way to just drop the Library part from the file and move
along
> as though I had just drawn it?
>
> "Sean Dotson" wrote in message
> news:204969982CDC0A09AE1BFD139AF95739@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Wait a second I just reread your question. You mean a content library
> part?
> > You don't. Insert a new one from the content library with the correct
> hand
> > threads. If it doesn't have left hand threads then I'd seriously start
> > looking at iParts...
> >
> > You'll still want to read my first post and keep it in the old memory
> banks
> >
> >
> > --
> > Sean Dotson, PE
> > http://www.sdotson.com
> > Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> > -----------------------------------------
> > "Sean Dotson" wrote in message
> > news:CFB902B599F62ADC501D96089C31B02C@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Two ways:
> > >
> > > 1) Move it out of the library path edit it then put it back or,
> > > 2) Make a project that points to the library paths as workspace or
> > > workgroup paths
> > >
> > > --
> > > Sean Dotson, PE
> > > http://www.sdotson.com
> > > Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> > > -----------------------------------------
> > > "Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
> > > news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand
> > thread.
> > > > Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to
> make
> > > > them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an
individual,
> > > > editable part?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Message 7 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 05:07 AM
‎12-02-2002 05:07 AM

I've seriously considered finding someone to hack the content library files
for me. Maybe come up with a little utility that would turn off whatever
"can't touch that" switch they have on them. It would be nice to have them
available as a resource for creating new parts.

WJ

"Sean Dotson" wrote in message
news:7EFAA8A3FCB15BBD6C6359AD988B9CAB@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I assume we are talking about Inventor content library parts. They are
> constructed using a different method that normal parts. I have not found
a
> way to edit them. Seriously.. look at iParts...
>
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Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 09:28 PM
‎12-02-2002 09:28 PM

Jay,

I ran into a similar problem and was advised to copy the file into a file
folder that was not designated as a library file folder.

Apparently IV does not let one modify part factories if they reside in a
file folder that is a library file folder.

Hope this helps.

Jim
ERG


"Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand thread.
> Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to make
> them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an individual,
> editable part?
>
>
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Message 9 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 09:56 PM
‎12-02-2002 09:56 PM

While this is true of normal parts (and iparts) this does not allow you to
edit IV Content parts. As Walt stated they are magically protected by a
force field that prevents editing... (I'm looking Walt)

--
Sean Dotson, PE
http://www.sdotson.com
Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
-----------------------------------------
"James Gralinski" wrote in message
news:58BA050E3B40DA9DD5A4F826CCDD0585@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Jay,
>
> I ran into a similar problem and was advised to copy the file into a file
> folder that was not designated as a library file folder.
>
> Apparently IV does not let one modify part factories if they reside in a
> file folder that is a library file folder.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Jim
> ERG
>
>
> "Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
> news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand
thread.
> > Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to make
> > them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an individual,
> > editable part?
> >
> >
>
>
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Message 10 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 11:54 PM
‎12-02-2002 11:54 PM

Well, I took the coward's wa out. I renamed the file so that it showed up in
the Parts List twice and then I edited the parts list. Hardly the proper
solution but there was a line forming for the drawing. I hope to fix it once
I learn all about iParts...


"Sean Dotson" wrote in message
news:CF26221939AEDE15B17BC3EDD102B275@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> While this is true of normal parts (and iparts) this does not allow you to
> edit IV Content parts. As Walt stated they are magically protected by a
> force field that prevents editing... (I'm looking Walt)
>
> --
> Sean Dotson, PE
> http://www.sdotson.com
> Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> -----------------------------------------
> "James Gralinski" wrote in message
> news:58BA050E3B40DA9DD5A4F826CCDD0585@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Jay,
> >
> > I ran into a similar problem and was advised to copy the file into a
file
> > folder that was not designated as a library file folder.
> >
> > Apparently IV does not let one modify part factories if they reside in a
> > file folder that is a library file folder.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Jim
> > ERG
> >
> >
> > "Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
> > news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand
> thread.
> > > Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to
make
> > > them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an individual,
> > > editable part?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Message 11 of 11
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous
‎12-02-2002 11:57 PM
‎12-02-2002 11:57 PM

"I hope to fix it once I learn all about iParts..."

Now you're cooking with gas!

--
Sean Dotson, PE
http://www.sdotson.com
Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
-----------------------------------------
"Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
news:0D5AF89C950092FFC0618236D19F5C8A@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Well, I took the coward's wa out. I renamed the file so that it showed up
in
> the Parts List twice and then I edited the parts list. Hardly the proper
> solution but there was a line forming for the drawing. I hope to fix it
once
> I learn all about iParts...
>
>
> "Sean Dotson" wrote in message
> news:CF26221939AEDE15B17BC3EDD102B275@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > While this is true of normal parts (and iparts) this does not allow you
to
> > edit IV Content parts. As Walt stated they are magically protected by a
> > force field that prevents editing... (I'm looking Walt)
> >
> > --
> > Sean Dotson, PE
> > http://www.sdotson.com
> > Check the Inventor FAQ for most common questions
> > -----------------------------------------
> > "James Gralinski" wrote in message
> > news:58BA050E3B40DA9DD5A4F826CCDD0585@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > Jay,
> > >
> > > I ran into a similar problem and was advised to copy the file into a
> file
> > > folder that was not designated as a library file folder.
> > >
> > > Apparently IV does not let one modify part factories if they reside in
a
> > > file folder that is a library file folder.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > > ERG
> > >
> > >
> > > "Jay Greenfield" wrote in message
> > > news:EB5D8614A7D9EBFECBBF82691FD661E8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > > I have a jam nut and need a copy of the same nut with a left hand
> > thread.
> > > > Both nuts are in the Project Folder but I can't edit the threads to
> make
> > > > them left handed. How do you convert a library part to an
individual,
> > > > editable part?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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