iLogic trigger upon opening of step file as file reference or convert.

[msobalvarro]

Is there a way to trigger iLogic (form) upon opening of a 3rd party file type (as file reference or converted file)? I tried adding illogic trigger to my Standard.ipt template but it seems that the Standard.ipt is not used in this instance.

[chandra.shekar.g]

Hi Mario,

Yes, iLogic form can be triggered on opening of 3rd part file. If and only if, 3rd party file should contain iLogic form and a iLogic rule which calls iLogic form.

Finally, under "After Open Document" event - the same iLogic rule should be added to event (After Open Document) in 3rd party file.

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[msobalvarro]

Chandra,

I do not entirely follow.

Let me state a for instance workflow.

1. User goes to 3rd party vendor website and downloads .STP file of vendor product.
2. From Inventor, user selects File, Open, Import CAD Files from top menu, navigates to .STP file location, and selects file.
3. Inventor prompts for user to select either Reference File or Convert File.
4. Inventor Imports file as either Reference or Converted file.

My goal is to trigger an iLogic form after step 4.

I do not see how it would be possible to introduce iLogic rule or form in the newly downloaded vendor .STP file prior to import into Inventor. Furthermore, applying iLogic to a single 3rd party file does not follow, in my opinion, the scope of this desired workflow.

I would like, regardless of user, or 3rd party file, for upon opening of imported CAD files for an iLogic form to present itself for adding classifying UDP to the converted or reference file.

Mario Sobalvarro

[chandra.shekar.g]

Hi Mario,

Unfortunately, there is no API to change event triggers settings.

There are only fixed number of events to trigger rules as shown below.

On Importing 3rd party files, automatically assembly/part file will be saved at same location. On creating every new document, all event triggers will be vanished.

So, it is not possible to trigger iLogic upon opening of step file.

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Thanks and regards,