topic Re: Rule/Add-in to automatically slice graphics on sketch creation/edit in Inventor Programming Forum

Rule/Add-in to automatically slice graphics on sketch creation/edit

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:56:28 GMT

Pretty much the title.

I want to create an iLogic rule or vb.net add-in that will automatically run the command "Slice Graphics" when a sketch in the part/assm environment is created.

I've got about 50hrs experience with programming, but I need assistance with where to start.

Any pointers would be appreciated!

Re: Rule/Add-in to automatically slice graphics on sketch creation/edit

Sergio.D.Suárez — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:44:49 GMT

Hello, try to execute these two lines as an ilogic rule.

ThisApplication.CommandManager.ControlDefinitions.Item("PartNewSketchCmd").Execute2(True) 
ThisApplication.CommandManager.ControlDefinitions.Item("SketchSliceGraphicsCmd").Execute2(True)

I hope this helps. regards

Re: Rule/Add-in to automatically slice graphics on sketch creation/edit

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:33:59 GMT

@Sergio.D.Suárez

Almost perfect!

Since I've never done it before and don't know what it's called, I don't get meaningful results when I try to search. Is it possible to have:

ThisApplication.CommandManager.ControlDefinitions.Item("SketchSliceGraphicsCmd")

run anytime a sketch is edited or created new? I see some kind of for/while loop that waits for NewSketch or EditSketch, then runs and restarts the rule. Could you provide any insight to how to get an iLogic rule to wait for a command to be run?

Re: Rule/Add-in to automatically slice graphics on sketch creation/edit

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:09:54 GMT

It looks like the solution will involve writing an Addin. As I'm a complete noob in that arena, it will be a few days/weeks before I have it finished. I will update here with the code once completed.

Re: Rule/Add-in to automatically slice graphics on sketch creation/edit

Maxim-CADman77 — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:08:08 GMT

Just in case: recently I've added the function desired in 1.0.2 version of my tiny little Add-In that automates activation of some popular 3D-model view modes.
I suggest to try if it suit your needs - SmartProjectEm.msi