Inventor 3D solid file to 2D Inventor file

[Anonymous]

Hello all,

I have created a 3D solid file in inventor directly from a sketch without saving it as 2D surface file first. Is there any way to copy the sketch in existing 3D solid file and make a 2D surface file which can be interlinked. I mean a process after which, if we make changes in 2D inventor sketch file should reflect  in 3D solid file.

[mcgyvr]

I don't understand the question..

You don't have to save any Inventor 3d file as a seperate 2d surface first..

And you can always go back and edit your sketch and the 3d model will update accordingly..

[Anonymous]

We don't have too. I want it to save it as a 2D file first.

I know that we can edit the sketch and make changes to solid. 

But, I want a 2D separate file(not a drawing sheet) from my existing 3D solid file! which are interlinked.

If I make any change in 2D file should reflect in 3D sketch! 

I know it is possible to create a separate 3D file from 2D file using derived part feature in Inventor. Is there any process to reverse it?

[mcgyvr]

Why?

What problem are you trying to solve?

[Anonymous]

I just realized that I did not create any 2D surface file and proceeded with 3D solid file using sketches. I created assemblies using these 3D solid files.

2D surface files are a requirement now for my project. My project file structure should be like as shown in picture.

[mcgyvr]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I just realized that I did not create any 2D surface file and proceeded with 3D solid file using sketches. I created assemblies using these 3D solid files.

2D surface files are a requirement now for my project. My project file structure should be like as shown in picture.

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Who gave you the project?

You need to discuss this project with them as they clearly made the requirements so they should be able to explain what you need to do. 

If you gave that project to me I would say "thats not how Inventor works" as the "2d profiles" are sketches created in the ipt file and not their own files..

Maybe the teachers intentions were for you to create sketches in Autocad and then import them into an Inventor sketch.. 

Ask your teacher for clarification and proper training..

[JDMather]

Where did you get this diagram?  Is this a school assignment?

I don't see any mention of Surfaces in the diagram?

You could Retrieve Sketches in drawing, but I suspect the entire problem description is either incorrect or misunderstood.

[jalger]

Hi Sgubbala,

From My understanding you want to do layouts.  (Top down design)

2D Dwg files can be imported or Inserted into a Sketch in a Part but its not bi-directional.  This Process is one way.

After you bring in the dwg file to make change to the part via the sketch.

You can link parameters to a excel sheet or even a dwg... But I don't recommend it.

The link through parameters is not the best and it forces the file to reside in the same folder structure to work properly... this is a nightmare for future use in something like the vault. (data management) and its just a horrible way to design something linking all over the place.

That said you could create your sketch in your part (Master part) and have it drive the 3D model(s) that it creates.

Again the intial AutoCAD insert is one way so you CANNOT go back to AutoCAD to make changes and have it propogate forward.

If you elect to drawing the geometry again that's fine too, its all managed with the parameter manager.

setup what you want to control then create a block in inventor to manange your 2D "parts", once your done making blocks, use make components.

If the process I have described is over your head... STOP.

If your in school its highly unlikely they will show you this process, if you in the work force I suggest taking training to learn the pros and cons of this Design Methodology.

I hope this helps,

James

[Curtis_Waguespack]

Hi sgubbala,

As mentioned the process you described is a bit atypical, but if that is indeed what you need, you might look at these links:

http://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2015/ENU/?guid=GUID-C247DE64-FD88-435A-BA65-6A134B0EA511

http://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2015/ENU/?guid=GUID-AFD2F6EB-27FC-4D8A-B652-9303ADD6E484

I hope this helps.
Best of luck to you in all of your Inventor pursuits,
Curtis
http://inventortrenches.blogspot.com