This is a solution to a problem I've had over the past years and always had a hard time solving it. So by writing this, I hope it helps others also resolve their issues too. Please feel free to add to this with comments.
If you want your iProperty / iProperties to consume a parameter or custom property. You can type = <exact property spelling here> in any field in the iProperties.
Example: "=<Designer>"
Result: After pressing Apply/Close, this will output whatever is typed into the Designer property in iProperties. You can then click the Fx () symbol to the right to reveal the formula if needed.
This same trick can be used with Parameters as well as System Variables like "=<Sheet Metal Rule>" <-only applies to Sheet Metal .ipt files. (I'm unaware of a list of all the System Variables, maybe someone can comment with a helpful list 🙏.)
As far as parameters:
Warning: Seems to be temperamental when using with Model States? Doesn't like to be edited? Feel free to share your experiences. Maybe it'll work better with iFactory families? Nope seems to have a problem here too.
Model States is not a replacement for iParts / iAssemblies. It does not have all the same features yet and does not communicate well with our large currently in use libraries. 😞 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/model-state-support-tabulated-parts-list/idc-p/11360616
I don't have a list of system variables you can use, but these three work (in addition to your =<Sheet Metal Rule>)
This is a great tip that very few people know about. Absolute game changer when a colleague showed me this years ago!
Thanks for explaining it here!
Just found a video also covering the topic here. This guy does a great job explaining things. things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hJL_A5U5o0&ab_channel=Tech3D
Model States is not a replacement for iParts / iAssemblies. It does not have all the same features yet and does not communicate well with our large currently in use libraries. 😞 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/model-state-support-tabulated-parts-list/idc-p/11360616
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