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Automating derive part

Hi everyone,

 

I searched the forum and web but couldn't find anything conclusive so guess i had to ask....

 

Basically i have a standard part (say part_1)and from that part i need to derive another part (part_2) in and then combine & cut part_2 away which leaves me with a cavity in my original part (part_1)

 

Is there a way of automating this via rules or even vba ?, i've had a little play about with forms etc but i can't seem to get anywhere.

 

Ideally this would be a option in a form that you'd just pick the part that you wish to derive and the form would work it's magic leaving you with a nice mould at the end.

 

I think it should be easy enough but i can't seem to crack the case :'-(

 

Any suggestions chaps ?

 

p.s im using inventor professional 2015 if it helps?!

 

Thanks in advance

 

Regards

 

Andy