Inventor Ideas

andrewiv · ‎05-21-2019

When you are in an assembly or part and drag the end of feature node above a sketch or feature it suppresses everything below it. I want the weldment feature tree to behave the same. In a weldment there are three environments where you can add features - Preparations, Welds, & Machining. Each of these has its own end of features node (only visible when editing the environment) and dragging above a feature does suppress the feature until you exit the environment. When you go back to the assembly environment the features that were suppressed are now back. Also there is an end of features node below the three environments that as far as I can tell does nothing, you can't drag it above anything. I think that you should be able to see three end of feature nodes in the assembly environment and suppress features in the three environments from inside of them or in the assembly environment.

Anonymous · ‎05-16-2019

Hello, I created ilogic to create dxf from the assembly. Unfortunately, the rack only works for parts, while when the assembly is in the next assembly it does not create dxf. Please help. Below the script Sub Main Blacha() Dim oDoc As AssemblyDocument ' oDoc = ThisApplication.ActiveDocument Folder = ThisDoc.Path & "\DXF\" Sciezka = InputBox("Folder docelowy", "DXF", Folder) If Not System.IO.Directory.Exists(Sciezka) Then System.IO.Directory.CreateDirectory(Sciezka) End If ' Set a reference to the BOM Dim oBOM As BOM oBOM = oDoc.ComponentDefinition.BOM ' Make sure that the PartOnly view is enabled. oBOM.PartsOnlyViewEnabled = True Dim oDef As AssemblyComponentDefinition oDef = oDoc.ComponentDefinition Dim oOcc As ComponentOccurrence For Each oOcc In oDef.Occurrences If oOcc.SubOccurrences.Count = 0 Then If oOcc.DefinitionReference.ReferencedDefinition.Type = 150995200 Then Dim oCompDefSM As SheetMetalComponentDefinition oCompDefSM = oOcc.Definition Dim oDataIO As DataIO ' oDataIO = oCompDefSM.DataIO Dim sOut As String sOut = "FLAT PATTERN DXF?AcadVersion=2000&RebaseGeometry=True&SimplifySpline=True&InteriorProfilesLayer=IV_INTERIOR_PROFILES&InvisibleLayers=IV_TANGENT;IV_BEND;IV_BEND_DOWN;IV_ARC_CENTERS;IV_FEATURE_PROFILES;IV_FEATURE_PROFILES_DOWN;IV_ALTREP_FRONT;IV_ALTREP_BACK;IV_UNCONSUMED_SKETCHES;IV_ROLL_ANGENT;IV_ROLL&SplineToleranceDouble=0.01" Dim sFname As String sFname = oCompDefSM.Document.FullFilename el = oCompDefSM.FlatPattern.Length * 10 ew = oCompDefSM.FlatPattern.Width * 10 Pozycja=InStrRev(sFname,"\", -1) NazwaPliku=Right(sFname,Len(sFname)-Pozycja) NazwaPliku = Left$(NazwaPliku, Len(NazwaPliku) -4) Gr = oCompDefSM.Thickness.Value * 10 Dim MTOBJ As Material MTOBJ = oCompDefSM.Material Dim MT As String MT=MTOBJ.Name PN = iProperties.Value(oOcc.Name, "Project", "Part Number") quantity = ThisBOM.CalculateQuantity("Parts Only", PN) tytul = iProperties.Value(oOcc.Name, "Summary", "Title") ''''''''''''''''' TU ZMIEŃ '''''''''''''''''''''''''''' sFname = Sciezka & PN & " " & tytul & " " & Round(el) & "x" & Round(ew) & "x"& Gr & " " & MT & " sztuk " & quantity & ".dxf" If oCompDefSM.HasFlatPattern = False Then oCompDefSM.Unfold oDataIO.WriteDataToFile(sOut, sFname) oCompDefSM.Document.Close(True) Else If oCompDefSM.HasFlatPattern = True Then oDataIO.WriteDataToFile(sOut, sFname) oCompDefSM.Document.Close(True) End If End If Else Call SprawdzPodzespol(oOcc, Sciezka) End If Next InventorVb.DocumentUpdate() End Sub Private Sub SprawdzPodzespol(ByVal oCompOcc As ComponentOccurrence, Sciezka1 As String) Dim oSubOcc As ComponentOccurrence For Each oSubOcc In oCompOcc.SubOccurrences If oSubOcc.SubOccurrences.Count = 0 Then If oSubOcc.DefinitionReference.ReferencedDefinition.Type = 150995200 Then Dim oCompDefSM As SheetMetalComponentDefinition oCompDefSM = oSubOcc.Definition Dim oDataIO As DataIO ' oDataIO = oCompDefSM.DataIO Dim sOut As String sOut = "FLAT PATTERN DXF?AcadVersion=2000&RebaseGeometry=True&SimplifySpline=True&InteriorProfilesLayer=IV_INTERIOR_PROFILES&InvisibleLayers=IV_TANGENT;IV_BEND;IV_BEND_DOWN;IV_ARC_CENTERS;IV_FEATURE_PROFILES;IV_FEATURE_PROFILES_DOWN;IV_ALTREP_FRONT;IV_ALTREP_BACK;IV_UNCONSUMED_SKETCHES;IV_ROLL_ANGENT;IV_ROLL&SplineToleranceDouble=0.01" Dim sFname As String sFname = oCompDefSM.Document.FullFilename el = oCompDefSM.FlatPattern.Length * 10 ew = oCompDefSM.FlatPattern.Width * 10 Pozycja=InStrRev(sFname,"\", -1) NazwaPliku=Right(sFname,Len(sFname)-Pozycja) NazwaPliku = Left$(NazwaPliku, Len(NazwaPliku) -4) Gr = oCompDefSM.Thickness.Value * 10 Dim MTOBJ As Material MTOBJ = oCompDefSM.Material Dim MT As String MT=MTOBJ.Name PN = iProperties.Value(oSubOcc.Name, "Project", "Part Number") quantity = ThisBOM.CalculateQuantity("Parts Only", PN) sFname = Sciezka1 & NazwaPliku & " " & Round(el) & "x" & Round(ew) & "x"& Gr & " " & MT & " sztuk " & quantity & ".dxf" If oCompDefSM.HasFlatPattern = False Then oCompDefSM.Unfold oDataIO.WriteDataToFile(sOut, sFname) oCompDefSM.Document.Close(True) Else If oCompDefSM.HasFlatPattern = True Then oDataIO.WriteDataToFile(sOut, sFname) oCompDefSM.Document.Close(True) End If End If Else Call SprawdzPodzespol(oOcc, Sciezka1) End If Next InventorVb.DocumentUpdate() End Sub

janelson33 · ‎05-14-2019

So centerlines have been working bizarre on 2019, for me at least. I cannot shrink the centerline further than what you see here. Furthermore, there's not a specific Style Edit for Centerlines? Why would the centerline sketch not be editable, or does it operate on a completely different, non-homogenized way than Section and Detail Views do? Either way, converge on a programming protocol that works, and that is editable. I don't want my centerline hanging off that much from the center point, it's STUPID! The green dots inside the centerline are the center points for the arcs I've made. I have tried making the centerline by using center points, or by just clicking the arcs themselves: Both yield the same crap. PIECE OF POOP CENTERLINE

jeanB99VC · ‎05-13-2019

I would like to be able to create "virtual" parts and assys in an assy without having them to save seperatly. The main assy has all the information within itself. With this I mean to build up an assy with parts WITHOUT having them to save externaly. This gives me the oppertunity to design freely without having to think about partnames. At the end of my designing staium I can decide wich names I will give the parts and Assy's. At this moment I must save all the parts although I'm not sure about my design yet. It costs me a lot of unneccesary time. In comparison to Solidworks, Within Solidworks you can create virtual parts and assy within an assy without having them to be saved externaly. This gives you the oppertunity to design more freely without thinking about partnames till you are sure what the design will be.

Anonymous · ‎05-13-2019

Please allow to create hole and cutout features in the rolled sheetmetal parts so that that do not form 2 lines in the flat pattern.

Anonymous · ‎05-08-2019

I like to create new parts in my assemblies with various template shapes using the create in-place component. It would be nice at that time to change the material required for that part.

Darkforce_the_ilogic_guy · ‎05-07-2019

Yesterday I edit an content Center Family ,I was trying to add a line at the top. but instead it delete all 15- 18 lines. at I was force to retype it all. back then I would have love to have a function that I could have undone my change . maybe like a revision system or something like that if you make a change that does not work , so you can go back ?

dan_inv09 · ‎05-07-2019

Do "Number of holes in pattern or feature" and "Number of like holes in view (normal)" have to be mutually exclusive? Could there be a way to use both? A button for each? for instance: "<QTYPAT> HOLES SPACED AS SHOWN (<QTYVIEW> HOLES TOTAL)" (it would probably be better to also be able to say "X places", but I figure the two quantities is low hanging fruit. If we get some traction then we can also go after Bolt Circles, or at least not having to exit the Edit Hole Note dialog (or be able to edit the hole note in the Edit Text dialog) to add Parameters)

S.Hahnel · ‎05-06-2019

Inventor aus Tresor öffnen soll immer Vault Client starten.

USSC_ENG · ‎05-03-2019

When applying a Stitch weld, Caterpillar symbols to identify welds in a drawing, the length and offset inputs under "Options" are reflective of the view's scale. Can a Scale selection be added to stitch options so that the inputs can be entered as if the view is a 1:1 view? Select line to apply stitch weld. Select stitch then Options tab Select current view scale Input values as if view is 1:1. Or can it be changed that Inventor recognizes the view scale? Maybe give an option to specify weld Length then Quantity along the line? If quantity is used, Offset is grayed out?

ClaudioMarinuzzi4481 · ‎05-03-2019

Good day. I am Giampaolo and work at the technical office of the Valli S.p.A. We wanted to know if it is possible to enable the "Options" button which is located in the window that opens when you want to replace a template (part or IAM) on a table idw or dwg. Without this possibility 9 times on 10, connects the level of detail wrong and you lose the entire wire staking mutuality practically 0. I believe that have this button active and be able to change the level of detail or view is a fundamental thing in order not to lose further time on the tables. In the attachement you can find a picture of the screen-shot where you will find the button not active (circled in red). Thank you for your attention Giampaolo

Anonymous · ‎05-01-2019

The default depth for a SHCS counter bored depth is the same as the diameter of the SHCS diameter. I would like to see the default depth be the same as the loose clearance diameter of the SHCS. The reason for this is for an example a 1/4" SHCS has a head height of .25" and when the counter bored hole depth is .25" the top of the head of the SHCS will be line to line with the face of plate. If the machinist drills the depth on the minus side of the tolerance then the SHCS will be above the surface and will interfere with mating plates. It would be nice if all the counter bored depth were equal to the loose diameter for the screw. For 1/4" the loose diameter is .281. This depth would allow for minus tolerance on counter bored hole depths.

Jason.Rugg · ‎05-01-2019

Ability to "Ground At Origin" after component placement if no other conflicting grounds or interfering/limiting constraints/relationships currently exist in model.

Monkeyengineered · ‎04-30-2019

I use the folders of "Solid Bodies" and "Surface Bodies" often, by changing to "Select Bodies" I can find any solid and then expand out all the operations for that Solid, but I think the idea can be taken farther. I would like to have a 3rd folder that just has sketches in it. that way any sketches that aren't tied directly to a solid or Surface body can be scrolled through. it would give a nice place to re-name all your sketches at once. and find sketches that aren't shared and share them. there could also be a 4th folder for work Geometry to complete the set also. This would be most helpful for multi-body skeletons and such.

Anonymous · ‎04-26-2019

In the i-Logic, I want to access to an array instance in an Assembly by a two-level index, as in any programming language: NameOfArray[i,j]

m.verbunt · ‎04-26-2019

I would like the following added to the parameter enjoinment: Purge Unused: add an option to skip 'User Parameters' * If I do a 'Purge Unused' command it wants to delete, by default, the Multi-value lists because it will always have unused items in there. Renumber the "d" parameters * Many times a model get's copied and altered along it's lifespan. In many cases, features are deleted, dimensions get deleted, new features and dimensions are added. This makes the parameter list somewhat of a mess. It would be great if we could just "Reset" the list so that "d" parameters will number once more from d0 to … I know it's not a functional improvement, but I just like a tiediet up workspace.

Anonymous · ‎04-25-2019

we need the function of converting a component into a unique one, as well as the function of copying components in the Assembly, with a multi-level selection of source/new elements, but the copied component must replace the original in the Assembly. Now we have to copy the component, and then use the replacement of the original component, which is very inconvenient. You can add a check box: "replace original" in to the copyfunction.

ARushton8504 · ‎04-25-2019

I love the updates to the hole wizard recently. It has made placing various holes in my parts a lot easier, but I was thinking why stop there? It would be so awesome if I could place a point on my part and choose from a list of predetermined cutouts. Of course you would have to teach the cut out wizard the constraints of the sketch associated upon setting up. But for someone who cuts out the same hole in multiple parts, this would save a lot of time! Please consider this valuable time saving feature.

VincentRosselet · ‎04-23-2019

Hello everybody, When a final set is archived and validated in Vault, getting it in the workspace always requires an update of this set but also some of its sub-assemblies. This occurs under the following circumstances : - Sub-assemblies with position views other than Master - Flexible sub-assemblies - Non-migrated library files - Components with iLogic rules This case should not be possible since no files have been modified and it is not possible to change the status of these files (--> Work in progess) just for an update required by Inventor, because they must be saved.

janelson33 · ‎04-17-2019

We get CAD drawings from AutoCAD files that have this issue, and Inventor does the same thing, but I think the issue surrounds spline fit. It might also surround larger part files which were imported from .X_T file types. I don't think there is control for PDF export in Inventor's settings, but I am also curious as to why it's not just using the best-fit curve method to model the lines smoother when exporting PDFs from the IDW environment. It might be a limitation of sheet size versus scale in my case, but I believe any exported curved surface will display an arc as smaller line segments connected to anchor points when zoomed in far enough in Adobe Illustrator. We find this to be an issue when using an accurate laser engraver such as our Epilog CO2 or Trotec fiber unit. Our graphics designer has to polish the sketches, typically by redrawing them.

Have end of feature behave the same in weldments as assemblies and parts

Ilogic- dxf

Fix Centerline Bounds

Measure tool improvement - virtual ruler

Creating holes and cut outs perpendicular to the rolled section

Create new part in assembly menu with material selection

Content Center Timecapsel

Hole Note - both quantities

improve open from Vault Dialoge in Inventor

Caterpillar callout

Option buttom not active

Counter Bored Hole Depth

Ability to "Ground At Origin" after componet placement if no other grounds exist

Folder of Sketches at the top of the Browser Tree

Access to an array instance in an Assembly by a two-level index

Frame Generator miter and cutting list improvements

in the Assembly add to the copy function check box "replace original "

Cut Out Wizard

Systematic update when opening validated files in Vault

Allow for Adobe Illustrator-Like PDF Export Controls

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