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Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

cekol20 — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:33:56 GMT

Hello everybody,

I have a question to You. I know that is possible to get auto numbering in Vault client but I have just Vault basic. I think that I cant switch in settings of autonumbering for new files. I want to get new filename like (for example A-000001 then A-000002 ...). Is it any solution to do this without Vault client? Somebody know how to do this?

Thanks for all responses, regards!

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

Michael.Navara — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:36:56 GMT

It is feasible, but the code is too complex for this forum. The implementation depends on your needs.

In general you need to define detailed specification of you needs which is important for successful implementation:

How many users will use this auto-numbering tool
Where you will store the information about used numbers
Which programs will access this source of numbers
Can user work off-line
Etc.

This is just a sample of basic questions which needs to be answered before you start coding.

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

cekol20 — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:38:30 GMT

Just I need it for 1 PC for only myself uses . If if will be possible I want to have chance for us auto numbering or skip this step. I wondered that sources of numbers will in excel (or maybe do You know any better ideas)?

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

Michael.Navara — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:39:42 GMT

In this simple case use time stamp for auto-number. I use this for my hobby projects and it works fine.

The easiest way is to implement your custom external iLogic rule and use them as "Save" command.

This rule can suggest filename based on current date and time like "A-20240902-0735.iam".

Another simple approach is to use simple text file with the last used sequential number and each click on Save button suggest the next one and update the value in this source.

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

cekol20 — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:25:44 GMT

Both solution sounds good but could you share a code for external iLogic rule for sign a file of date and hour or could you explain how to do option number 2 with "simple text file with the last used sequential number"?

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

Michael.Navara — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:01:34 GMT

In attachment is the sample code from T4I. It can be used as good starting point for you.

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

cekol20 — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:44:16 GMT

Thanks so much, it works so good but I have one question. Is it possible to create every parts in same folder like project. This macro create a new folder in project and put every files (.ipt .iam) over there. I dont know witch one line I should delate.

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

Michael.Navara — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:07:29 GMT

Please don't confuse this forum with free code generator.

Now you have a code which works. You can look inside, try to debug them, use Logger to check variables and its values.

It is not hard to adapt the code for your needs but try it yourself.

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

cekol20 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:55:43 GMT

Ok, I understand that I ask about too much but I tried change it alone and still I have a problem with it. If you can help with it, I will be grateful!

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

Michael.Navara — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:30:19 GMT

Try to focus on this line in my code.

saveFileDialog.FileName = dirInfo.FullName & "\" & fileName

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

cekol20 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:42:10 GMT

Thank You so so much!

Re: Auto numbering for new files in Inventor 2018

cekol20 — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:22:10 GMT

Hello, I got a code from Michael.Navara and it works good, but I want to change one thing. This code create a folder in project and there are localizated all creating parts. I want to that every parts would creating in project folder. Anybody know how to change a code that works like I want?