Is it possible to have a prompted entry when starting a new IPT?

[tim.bernaertsHKVYG]

Hi all,

While it is possible to create a prompted entry when starting a new .idw file, is this also possible when creating a .ipt file?

The prompted entry I want to include when starting a new part would apply to my custom iProperties I added.

This way when the part's 3D is ready and the BOM for our part list is exported in excel we could read out these fields already before the drawings are made. We want this because a lot of our suppliers use 3D models for production.

So our purchase department is able to already filter out parts with a paint job or for a welding job with more ease.

Instead of them waiting until all idw files are made.

In the end it all comes down for a better time management.

I thank you all in advance.

Kind regards,

Tim B.

[CCarreiras]

Hi!

Yes, it's possible, not out of the box, but it can be made with simple iLogic rules and a form.
You just have to trigger the form to open when you open the file.

[CCarreiras]

Check the file attached.

When opening the file, a form will appear with some iProperty fields.
You can have any iProperties existent or create some custom properties.

[tim.bernaertsHKVYG]

Hi CCarreiras,

Is it possible for you to send the part in a 2022 version?

I'm just testing this, otherwise we have to update our entire r&d team to the newer Inventor version first. And that's time we do not have. 😅

Thanks in advance.

[CCarreiras · Accepted solution]

Hi!

Here's the version 22 file...

[tim.bernaertsHKVYG]

Hello CCarreiras

Thank you very much for the file!

I'm going to experiment with it. But it already looks like this is exactly what we need.

Kind regards

[CCarreiras · Accepted solution]

It's important that you know the basics of how it works.

There's a rule that fires that form

The rule is set to fire every time the document opens.
Also, you can fire the rule manually every time you need it.

Open iLogic Browser at the manage tab

At the iLogic browser, Check the Rules and Form tabs

Check trigger events

[tim.bernaertsHKVYG]

Yes, I do understand how this works.

But it's good to clarify for future readers.

I managed to add the custom properties to the form. These become selectable in the form creation once you make custom iproperties in the parts iproperties custom tab.

We always start from a template file and save this as a unique file with a specific number.

So we make 3 templates for machined cnc parts, bent sheet metal parts, and profiles. That way we have a clear overview in our part list at the end.

Now you mention that the rule just fires the form.

So am i correct if I copy that rule to an assembly file, we're also going to be able to have a prompted entry as wel when we start an assembly?

If so, then we have been helped on our way and you have improved the world a bit for sure for a small group of people overhere. And maybe a bigger group when other people read this post.

Thank you so so much!

[CCarreiras]

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@tim.bernaertsHKVYG wrote:

Now you mention that the rule just fires the form.

So am i correct if I copy that rule to an assembly file, we're also going to be able to have a prompted entry as wel when we start an assembly?

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Yes, but will change only the Assembly iPropersties, NOT the parts iProperties.

To change also i the parts, the code will have to be a little more complex.

[tim.bernaertsHKVYG]

Great! Changing only the assembly iProperties is good for us.

Now we can add the custom iProperties like post process or surface treatment on a welding assembly. 

The connection to the part is not necessary for us. Or at least not yet.

[CCarreiras]

Regarding surface treatments, check the new Inventor 24 feature FINISH.

Available on parts and assemblies.