topic Re: Can't Parametrize Joints? in Inventor Forum

Can't Parametrize Joints?

Willem.smithUWEUR — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:51:06 GMT

I'm trying to add an open and close state to this box. I Have a linked spreadsheet where I was planning to simply type 90, 0, or -90 for the three box states. However, when I try to enter the parameter into the joint, it doesn't seem to care. Are joints simply not able to be used with parameters?

The spreadsheet is properly linked etc.

Re: Can't Parametrize Joints?

wgraham — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:27:43 GMT

Likely a matching units issue. Try "Box_State * 1 deg" to convert the unitless value from Excel to an angle.

Re: Can't Parametrize Joints?

TheCADWhisperer — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:59:00 GMT

@Willem.smithUWEUR wrote:
The spreadsheet is properly linked etc.

Did you specify deg as the units in the spreadsheet?

If not, Inventor assumes mm (or in).

Re: Can't Parametrize Joints?

Willem.smithUWEUR — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:55:07 GMT

Ok, will try, thanks!