Deleting redundant constraints when the component is grounded with Ground & Root

[johnsonshiue]

I would like to be able to delete the redundant constraints when I grounding a component. Currently, I will need to turn on constraint redundancy analysis after I ground the component. (submitted on behalf of Robert Singlehurst)

Thanks!

[dan_szymanski]

Accepted idea [US-173916]. Thanks!

[johnsonshiue]

This idea is specifically about "Ground and Root" command in Productivity tab. The user would like to remove the three redundant flush constraints created by the command.

[dan_szymanski]

This idea has been implemented within Autodesk Inventor 2018.2. Multiple components can now be selected to participate in a ground & root operation. Additionally you are now presented with explicit control over three separate options; 1) Ground at origin, 2) Create origin flush constraints & 3) Re-position as the first browser node. Enabling all three options presents you with legacy behavior. Special thanks to everyone who cast a vote for it.

[jeanie.wayker]

See here for more info: What's New 2018.2

[Justin.Williams]

I often times ground and root components, but just as often I want to constrain a part already in my assembly to the origin of another part. I know we already have the ability to PLACE a part at a component origin, but I wish there was a way to easily constrain a component already in the assembly to another components origin. 

Not sure if this is best as another tool or not, but I sure wish I could do it!

[dan_szymanski]

Hello @Justin.Williams,

I would suggest you author a new Idea on the Inventor Ideas forum per your additional request.  Perhaps there are others who also need this behavior, or who can share workarounds that they employ.  Thanks -Dan