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Pattern component in a derived part

brad — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:09:06 GMT

I'm learning about the "pattern component" command to help place bolts faster, specifically "feature pattern select" in an assembly.

It's works great when working with a simple ipt.

However, if that ipt (and it's features) are derived from another part, the patterns are no longer selectable in my .iam.

Is there a way to use patterns in a derived part?

Thanks!

(INV 2018.2.3)

Re: Pattern component in a derived part

Cadmanto — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:39:07 GMT

Unfortunately, not currently an option.

See the attached link from the ideas station. Cast your vote to make this happen in future versions.

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/recognise-feature-pattern-in-derived-part-when-creating-assembly/idi-p/5751081

If this solved your issue please mark this posting "Accept as Solution".

Or if you like something that was said and it was helpful, Kudos are appreciated. Thanks!!!!

Re: Pattern component in a derived part

jletcher — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:24:36 GMT

Not to step on Scott's comment there is a work around..

I uploaded the files in hope you can understand by looking at them I don't have time to write out step by step.

All you have to do is link the part with the pattern to the assembly the derive part is in..

If you don't understand and if I have time at lunch I will explain for you...

The yellow part is the derived part....

Re: Pattern component in a derived part

jletcher — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:30:21 GMT

Strange..

I get this every so often can anyone on this thread see his comments because I don't...

Re: Pattern component in a derived part

brad — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:12:41 GMT

Thanks very much jletcher.

Your video and files explained it perfectly.

My next question: is there a way to do this with a sketch driven pattern? Based on your workaround, I assume not.

That said, another workaround that popped into my head is to create the sketches in the master (multibody) file, derive those sketches into the part files, and actually create the hole patterns in the derived files. That way at least the positions of the holes are still maintained in the master file. It's not perfect, but better than nothing. I tested it and it seems to work.

I remember back in the day, feature names and hole info did not flow through to derived parts, and we couldn't derive sketches and features that were not currently visible. Those limits have all been fixed (Thanks Autodesk!), so hopefully the pattern info flow-through will be fixed someday.

Thanks again jletcher. :^)

Re: Pattern component in a derived part

jletcher — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:34:54 GMT

Your welcome..

to answer your question yes you can do it with sketch patterns as well. I would create my own user parameters to drive my sketch pattern. But if you wish not to a sketch pattern does create its own parameters you simply do the same steps.

You can link part to part this way as well. Anything with a parameter..

Re: Pattern component in a derived part

j.van.dodewaard — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:36:57 GMT

I dont think he means sketch patterns BUT sketch DRIVEN Patters.
In my knowledge this is impossible up to version 2018

Re: Pattern component in a derived part

j.van.dodewaard — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:38:58 GMT

deriving sketches and indeed make the features in the derived part is the workaround.

a bit more work, but fair enough very handy