Running iLogic rules in order

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I'm just wondering exactly how rules run in iLogic. I am using the following code:

ThisAssembly.BeginManage("Support")

If Support_Type = "A"
		
	Components.Add("Beam", "Support A.ipt")
	Components.Add("Back Plate", "Back Plate.ipt")
	iLogicVb.RunRule("Support A")
	
ElseIf Support_Type = "B"
		
	Components.Add("Beam", "Support B.ipt")
	Components.Add("Flange", "Flange.ipt")
	Components.Add("Channel", "Channel.ipt")	
	iLogicVb.RunRule("Support B")
		
	Patterns.AddRectangular("Flange Pattern", "Flange", Flange_N + 1 ul, Flange_ActP, "Flange", "Pattern Edge")
		
End If

ThisAssembly.EndManage("Support")

 The "Support B" rule outputs the inputs for the rectangular pattern "Flange Pattern", but I always have to run the rule twice for it to update correctly. How do I write my code so the pattern is not made until the "Support B" rule has finished running and the parameters have been updated?

[CCarreiras]

Hi!

Try to update the model before using the pattern.

insert this line before the pattern command

InventorVb.DocumentUpdate()

[Sergio.D.Suárez]

Hello, I have found that in a series of ilogic shortcuts I must execute as your rule twice so that it is actually executed. Then I had to use another form of access or add a loop.
When you execute the rule twice the result is fine?
Do not duplicate the added components?
regards

[Anonymous]

I have tried document and parameter updates. They don't seem to work.

[Anonymous]

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@Sergio.D.Suárez wrote:

Hello, I have found that in a series of ilogic shortcuts I must execute as your rule twice so that it is actually executed. Then I had to use another form of access or add a loop.
When you execute the rule twice the result is fine?
Do not duplicate the added components?
regards

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It does work when I run the rule twice, but is there not a better solution to this?

The added components are different files. They are referred to by the same name, but only one is active at a time.

[Sergio.D.Suárez]

It would not be ideal. It would be necessary to study the archives and the accesses to the properties.
However, I think a loop could work like the following

For i As Integer = 1 To 2
	MessageBox.Show("Example")
next

Adapted to your problem would be

For i As Integer = 1 To 2

	ThisAssembly.BeginManage("Support")

	If Support_Type = "A"
			
		Components.Add("Beam", "Support A.ipt")
		Components.Add("Back Plate", "Back Plate.ipt")
		iLogicVb.RunRule("Support A")
		
	ElseIf Support_Type = "B"
			
		Components.Add("Beam", "Support B.ipt")
		Components.Add("Flange", "Flange.ipt")
		Components.Add("Channel", "Channel.ipt")	
		iLogicVb.RunRule("Support B")
			
		Patterns.AddRectangular("Flange Pattern", "Flange", Flange_N + 1 ul, Flange_ActP, "Flange", "Pattern Edge")
			
	End If

	ThisAssembly.EndManage("Support")

Next

I hope this can help something. regards