topic Create Hexagon with Hole feature in Inventor Forum

Create Hexagon with Hole feature

maximKTFFM — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:25:02 GMT

Is there a way to create a hexagon hole with the hole feature?
We use a lot of blind rivet nuts in frames and instead of having to draw the hexagons.

I woud like to copy the contours of the body that needs to be bolted to the frame.

And then use the hole feature to create the hexagon holes.

Re: Create Hexagon with Hole feature

NigelHay — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:18:21 GMT

When in your sketch, R.Click & select 'Place Feature'. You can find the Hex Hole feature & set the depth and size.

Re: Create Hexagon with Hole feature

maximKTFFM — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:28:45 GMT

Do i have to create the hex feature myself and save it in a folder where i can find it?
We are still working in Inventor 2022 if that makes a difference.

Re: Create Hexagon with Hole feature

NigelHay — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:42:40 GMT

Ah, maybe you don't have access to that feature. I'm working in Inv.2023, I just opened the old Inv.2022 version & can't see the 'place feature' option.

Time to upgrade?

Re: Create Hexagon with Hole feature

maximKTFFM — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:48:04 GMT

I have the place feature button but the menu is empty when i select it.

Re: Create Hexagon with Hole feature

NigelHay — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:54:50 GMT

Place Feature (in 2023) gives me a whole range of shapes to use. It's part of the Content Centre, maybe that wasn't loaded to your installation. Unfortunately someone else will have to advise if it should be there.

Re: Create Hexagon with Hole feature

Ray_Feiler — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:51:56 GMT

In Inventor 2022, after you click on place feature clear the filters.

Then expand the browser English or Metric.

Re: Create Hexagon with Hole feature

IgorMir — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:44:22 GMT

Place feature had been available for a very long time. If I am not mistaken - earlier than IV2010. But here is a screen shot from IV2020.

Cheers,

Igor.