I like to see the CAM browser as a independent Browser like the iLogic browser. When you use Sketches or Multibody, it's very frustrated to change everytime between those browsers.   Show More

I see often that a long part will be moved into the machine because it can't be made in 1 time. I would be nice to select a boundary that defines in which area you would like to drill.       Show More

We are starting to work on delivering an API for Inventor HSM. This will be made available as a COM library, similar to Inventor’s own API. We are very interested in your feedback regarding what kinds of things you’d like to be able to do in an Inventor-based API.   Initially, we would likely support capabilities along the lines of those supported in the APIs within Fusion 360 and HSMWorks, for example: Access to the list of operations in a document Generating/regenerating toolpath data Checking availability of toolpath data Post processing Setting model geometry   We expect to be able to leverage an API in Inventor HSM to be able to enable interesting iLogic-based workflows. We’d love your feedback of what you’d do with such a capability. Show More

This has been a real problem since the beginning of HSMWorks. Over 5 years ago.   Many other CAM systems have this figured out. I paid for this functionality long ago and as of today HSMWorks has no solution. The solution has to be able to cut a pocket wrapped around a cylinder and create walls that match the model. Not tapered walls or gouging. This requires the tool to be shifted perpendicular to the axis of rotation, normally the Y axis. The solution has to be able to machine true helical cuts with no deviation in the Y axis. So machining against a STL model is not going to work, unless there is a smart filter involved in the post processor. Would like to see constructive comments from the developers or users on this idea.   Thanks for lookin, Greg Haisley   Show More

With the latest Fusion 360 update, the sample tool library has every tool completely decked out with tool holders. While I would agree that running the CAM simulations with a tool holder provides that extra layer of collision prevention, it's a pain in the backside to have to deal with it in the CAM workspace. Please provide us with the means to turn off display in the workspace, much like there is in the simulation.   There is already this idea on the Fusion IdeaStation, so I figured I'd try to get it in front of a different segment of users And because we all love pictures:     Show More

We should have the ability to select a mix of both conventional and climb cut in the operations. more specifically in "2D Contour" and especially "Adaptive". There are other software's that have this available and it works great and makes the tool path that much more efficient. Especially on roughing operations like adaptive the tool would simply step forward and cut its way back to the other side as opposed to looping around and only cutting 1 direction.   Show More

Hi dev team. I was working with HSMWorks for nearly two years, Then i switched to InventorHSM. And i noticed one litle thing that i realy miss from HSMWokrs. In HSMWokrs when you creating drill operation after you picked hole you instantly see final depth of cutter and diameter of tool true that litle rings. In Inventor you literally see nothing, how deep drill will bee go. And that instant visual feedback is really usefull. Sorry for my english. Show More

Sometimes this select same hole size check box can be more of a PITA than a good thing. Can the option be changed to "select same hole size and length"?   This allows for different hole groups to be selected instead of all holes the same size to be grouped together. You might have a part with 3/8-16 tapped holes with some tapping thru and the others are blind tapped to a depth. With the current system you are forced to select the holes individually to get the different groups for your operation. This is OK for small amount of holes, but do a couple hundred and tell me how slick "select same hole size" works for you.   On another note could this "select hole same size function" be implemented in another way for creating patterns for sub-program support? Kinda like the create profile function or spun feature for the turning side. It would create a parametric sketch that a sup-program could use for hole patterns that don't fit into the HSMworks pattern function.    Bargain day - 2 ideas for the cost of 1.   Greg Haisley Show More

I am a newer user to Inventor HSM Pro, but one of the most glaring time-wasters for us is re-opening an operation to edit a feed, speed, tool number, etc and having to regenerate the tool path.  As you can imagine, this is especially annoying on more complex geometries that take longer to generate.  There is also a trickle down effect on subsequent rest-machining operations that then have to be regenerated as well.   If the software could differentiate a tool geometry change, step-over change, cut area selection change, etc. from a tool number assignment, feed/speed override, switching from flood coolant to thru-spindle, etc., that would be a great improvement.   Thanks for considering! Show More

new function request please look at this video https://youtu.be/Df8DHNn9V6I?t=20m14s is there any chance that we can get advance drill sorting in Inventor? I absolutely miss reverse direction button what is in Solidcam. For example when a pick a bunch of holes with same diameter hole inventor holes pick in his order and when i want do taping or anything else with same set of holes i have no option to reverse order so machine will go whole part lenght (that can be prety long) and start order again. So i must pick holes manualy in exat order i want and thats not good. Thanks i hope i´m not the only one who is frustrated with this.   I originaly created forum feed http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/machining-discussions/inventor-hsm-drll-sorting-and-reverse-direction/m-p/6232911#M8121   Thanks dev team for listening. Show More

Right now there's no way to specify an entry position, and in some cases this sucks when the toolpath decides to enter somewhere it can't even create the given lead settings:       This is a Derived Operation of 2D Contour with an entry. All other settings the same:   Show More

There are a lot of tools that cannot be setup correctly with the limited letter options available for tool orientation in the lathe tool setup dialog. For example I have a VBMT tool holder with the tip rotated 45°, there's no way to set this up with the limited options. This is in Fusion don't know if you have more options with HSM.   Thanks Mark Show More

Change the confinement to behave like the heights planes in millling.  Have the ability to select options like from back of stock, from back of model, from jaws, from front of model, from front of stock, from selection.   One benifit is these would provide a visual indication of where the confinement is set.  When you want to bore thru a part that has stock on the backside you are forced to remember the correct backside offset from setup and put that in the confinement.  There is currently no visual indication you have this set correctly.  Also if the next time you run the job the slug of stock is cut slightly longer you have to change the backside offset in the setup and then change all operations that you want to bore thur.  Being able to say from back of stock would take care of this automatically.   Update from Autodesk Product manager:   Reference points:   Stock Front  Model Front Chuck Front Front Back Selection Absolute Machine home Reference Image:     Show More

Integrated CAD CAM offers all kind of possibilities to import fixtures. But to really use this it costs a lot of clicks.    I would really like a fixture library where you can add a fixtures to the assembly with a few clicks and that keep in mind the position of the stock.   This is how are friends do this:  Show More

Idea created via the discussion here: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/cam-discussions/inserting-custom-stock-for-simulation/td-p/6216764 Goal: To create custom stock for models that differ from a general box, cylinder or tube shape. This would include custom profiles for extrusions or imported models. Operation: Create a new drop-down item in the stock tab of CAM. User can choose "Custom Profile" or "Import Stock". -If user chooses "Custom Profile", they can select contour from the model in the same .ipt and select an extrude length & direction. -If user chooses "Import Stock", they are given the abiity to import a 3D model and place it in the position and scale of their liking. Very much the same as creating an assembly but the stock is hidden and is just used for selecting stock and stock boudaries as well as milling simulation. Show More

The single Home Position in Turning is too limiting. We frequently have three turning tools, an insert drill, a boring bar, etc. in the turret, and prefer a 10" retract from the face to change tools to the insert drills (which are up to 5" long), but only a 1" retract to change to the finish turning tool from the rougher.   Instead of the "Go home" options currently I'd like to see a Home Override checkbox and distance field so a finishing tool can retract to 10" on "Go Home at End" before calling the insert drill and the Setup can have a standard Home position of 1" (or whatever is preferred) for the turning tools and cutoff. Show More