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Ipart Assembly idea

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:01:57 GMT

Hello Experts

I have got an I-assembly, not very complicated only made up of 2 I-parts however I have got 5 standards of height and width again not complicated but for each height and width there is approximately 500-700 lengths.

I am trying to think of a way to simplify this, possibly using a tube and pipe, creating a single length path the length can follow which can be changed to suit the requirements, however each length needs to be able to be identified as a specific part number.

another idea would be to split up the I-assembly and save each height and width to its own assembly thus decreasing the amount of options in 1 assembly.

can someone please give me any other ideas you could think of to make this easier to work with.

P.S

the part in questing is a custom U bracket and lid to fit (like custom cable trunking)

Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Frederick_Law — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:42:10 GMT

Add width and height profile to Content Center and use Frame Gen?

Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:03:42 GMT

that's a good idea, will give it a try. thank you

Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Cadmanto — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:07:32 GMT

Welcome to the forum.

Depending on how standard you want to make this part and if you feel it will be used a lot in the future.

If this is a standard that you will be using on multiple assemblies moving forward, then I agree with @Frederick_Law regarding Content Center and publishing these parts to it. If this is a part that you need multiple lengths and sizes for just one or two assemblies, then use iparts.

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Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:26:51 GMT

This will be a part that is used across multiple assemblies, is there a way to create a custom frame for it?

with it being a custom part the frame generator doesn't have a standard for it.

Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Cadmanto — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:36:05 GMT

Yes, but you will need to have this structural part created and then publish into the CC in order for FG to recognize it. I have a procedure in how to do this, unfortunately, it is at home and I am at work currently. When I get home tonight, I can upload it and share it with you.

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Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Frederick_Law — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:39:06 GMT

You can add custom profile to CC to use in Frame Gen.

It is not simple. Might need a few try to get it right.

Once done you can use it like pipe, tube, angle and I-Beam.

Looks like you need one for the lid and one for the U-bracket.

Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:39:52 GMT

I thought it might have something to do with cc.

I would be very grateful if you can share it with me, I would need a guide. I'm sorta new to inventor and still trying to come to grips with everything especially cc

Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Cadmanto — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:54:57 GMT

You're in luck. I just remembered I might have had it on a thumb drive and sure enough I did. (See attached)

Now, I did this back in 2012. I am thinking that when it comes to publishing structural parts, I cannot imagine too much has changed. Look it over and hopefully it helps you.

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Re: Ipart Assembly idea

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:02:03 GMT

thank you so much for your help @Cadmanto and @Frederick_Law

Re: Ipart Assembly idea

johnsonshiue — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:31:20 GMT

Hi Mathew,

If I understood your requirement correctly, I would suggest you create an assembly. Then use iLogic rules to drive changes. Use iLogic Design Copy to make a new dataset from the first one.

iAssembly/iPart is meant to create library components. Each part should be clearly defined on the table without any inter-component dependency (Tube&Pipe requires it).

Many thanks!