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Make Virtual Components visible thru Autodesk Viewer (Thin Client and Vault Pro Client)

rik_pfau — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:51:02 GMT

When we're finished with a file, it gets checked in, the Job Processor publishes a DWF, which we can view thru Thin Client. However, Virtual Components are not displayed in the Autodesk Viewer thru the Thin Client (or thru the Vault Pro interface). The Virtual component IS visible when the DWF is viewed with Design Review, so we know it's in there...

Re: Make Virtual Components visible thru Autodesk Viewer (Thin Client and Vault Pro Client)

ihayesjr — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:38:04 GMT

@rik_pfau

Virtual components don't have a graphical representation.

Can you share a DWF that has a virtual component?

Re: Make Virtual Components visible thru Autodesk Viewer (Thin Client and Vault Pro Client)

rik_pfau — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:01:16 GMT

Hi, Irvin, it won't let me attach a DWF. I can email it to you, or is there a general share area on the forums?

In this case, we're using a virtual component as an assembly note. I understand that's not ideal, but it's the example I have at the moment.

Here are three screenshots. First is the Inventor IAM, showing the Virtual Component: BELT TENSION, in the browser. Next is the browser of that file in Design Review, a Job Processor generated DWF of that IAM. The BELT TENSION Virtual Component shows up in the browser, as well.

The Virtual Component does NOT show up when viewed with the Autodesk Viewer, either thru the View Tab of Vault Pro, or thru the Thin Client. (Third screenshot, arrow pointing to where it should be). A search in the model browser does not find it, either.

Re: Make Virtual Components visible thru Autodesk Viewer (Thin Client and Vault Pro Client)

ihayesjr — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:22:08 GMT

This issue is being looked at by the Inventor team.