Cannot open iProperties of downloaded part

[Anonymous]

I downloaded a part that we use on a machine from the manufacturer but the .ipt file cannot be modified. The ribbon is grayed out and so is iProperties. I just need to update the iProperties to add the inventory number.

[mcgyvr]

marked read only in Windows?

placed into your library location?

did you download an actual ipt file?

Can you post the file?

[Anonymous]

Attached the file. I downloaded it originally as either as an .ipt or a zip file i dont remember.

[mflayler]

This is a CADNEAS part, these are a little more special than a typical Inventor Library file.  Think CC family template almost.  You will not be able to modify this.

[mflayler · Accepted solution]

The best you can hope for is to Derive this into another IPT, then break the link to the original.  At that point you can assign iProperties to the file.

[SBix26]

I never download vendor parts as .ipt files, even if given the choice.  STEP or SAT for me, so it's a dumb solid.  Then I can change iProperties, appearances, even do a little bit of direct editing if needed.

Sam B

Inventor Professional 2016 R3 SP2
Vault Basic 2016 SP1
Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit, SP1