sort parameter values

[D0UGLAS]

I have a very annoying problem with parameter values.

When I open the parameters using the Fx button one can sort the parameters by the headings available, brilliant.... as I have tried to give my parameters meaningful names I can quickly scroll down and find the values for which I am searching.

Now move onto ilogic? No such luck the values remain in the order in which they were programmed, I waste time searching for my parameter and quite often forget why I was looking for it, the same applies for creating rules.

I have attached a video to demonstrate what I mean.

I can see three very bad solutions.

1) Programme the parameters in the order that you want them.

2) Delete the parameters one by one and add them in the correct order.

3) Not sure about this use an xml editor to sort the parameter xml file into the desired order.

[Curtis_W · Accepted solution]

Hi D0UGLAS,

I don't know of any way to sort parameters in the ilogic Forms editor. What I typically due is mark only the parameters to be used in the Form as a "Key", then use the filter control in the ilogic form editor to show only those parameters.

The ability to sort in the Form editor would be nice, you might look on the Idea Forum to see is someone has already suggested that ability, and then create a new Idea for this, if one does not exist:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Inventor-IdeaStation/idb-p/v1232

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

[kelly.young · Accepted solution]

@D0UGLAS good idea, thanks for sharing. There is one that's gathering support that is similar:

IDEA: Sort parameters Ascending/Descending for ilogic, derive and link

IDEA: iLogic - Sort parameters by name

I gave both a vote, if you want to add a comment and your great screencast that states clearly what you want that would be helpful!

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