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iFeature - Punch Tool - feature moves as I switch back and forth between model states

Nick_ritacco — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:12 GMT

Hi,
Using Inventor 2024 Build: 153

I have a part with multiple model states. The parts feature an iFeature - Punch Tool (same for both parts). As I switch between / back and forth between model states, I can watch the feature physically move across the screen. If I open the respective drawing, the feature has moved as seen in the model. I can re-build, or just double click and immediately close the iFeature, and it re-positions to where it belongs. But, when I click on a different model state, the iFeature starts to walk across the screen again. I cannot attach the files, but screenshots below should help explain. Thank you

Re: iFeature - Punch Tool - feature moves as I switch back and forth between model states

johnsonshiue — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:43:32 GMT

Hi Nick,

The behavior is certainly wrong. Either the punchtool was not authored correctly or constrained correctly. Or the punchtool is not handled properly by Inventor.

Try this. Edit the punchtool feature in the part -> check "Unfold" option. Does it work better?

If not, please share the file here or send it to me directly (johnson.shiue@autodesk.com). I would like to understand the behavior better.

Many thanks!

Re: iFeature - Punch Tool - feature moves as I switch back and forth between model states

Nick_ritacco — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:18:57 GMT

Software update resolved the issue. Thank you!