Trigger iLogic rule in subassembly(iAssembly, iPart)

[Anonymous]

I have an assembly that calls an iAssembly, with iParts in it. All parts update properly when opened independently.

When the iAssembly calls one of the iParts, its iLogic rule will not run unless I open the part, run the rule, then update it in the iAssembly.

Similarly, in the top-level, the iAssembly will not update when I call a new row in the table.

How do I force the rules in these iParts and iAssemblies to run, and update the parts, from the top-level? Or is this just a case of "iLogic and iParts don't play well"?

For an example, here is the rule I tried in my iAssembly, to call an update on the iPart.

iLogicVb.RunRule("350-5075P.1", "rivet_spacing")

It found the part, but could not find the rule. The rule is spelled correctly, and is in the file called by instance 350-5075P.1.

Error in rule: control, in document: 350-5075B.iam

RunRule("350-5075P.1", "rivet_spacing"): Cannot find a rule with the name: "rivet_spacing".

[mrattray]

The rule only exists in the iPart "factory", not in the iPart "member", and I don't believe there's any way to reference the iPart factory directly from the assembly. Unfortunately, I believe this is one of those instances where you just have too many different "i"'s in the kitchen.
I don't have any good reach around for you off of the top of my head. Perhaps if you can post your files here myself or someone else might be able to come up with something.

[Anonymous]

I have the same problem, just as you describe, and i don't know what to do.

Can someone help us please?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi William,

Do you mind elaborating the need to have iLogic rule embedded in iPart members? Are you trying to create custom iPart members by altering the table? Could you publish the iPart factory (including the iLogic rule) to Content Center and place the member from CC? I believe the iLogic rule will be carried over in the CC part.

Many thanks!

[Anonymous]

Hi John

i'll aswer question by question to be as clear as possible.

"Do you mind elaborating the need to have iLogic rule embedded in iPart members? "

I Created i Rule to edit my parameters in Ipart.

basicaly: iwas trying to control my ipart in the assembly enviroment.

exemple: when i change the height of an stair in my iassemble enviroment i need also to change the ipart.

i did this rule, and it works, but to change some parameters inide the ipart it's necessary to run a rue inside the ipart. (this rule change all the model, and also the ipart member, i created the rule to do not put all variations inside an excel, so if i add something in the ipart would calculate all parameters automatically without need to put all value variations.

"Are you trying to create custom iPart members by altering the table? "

No, i just input my height (main parameter) and change the ipart member an also the paramters.

"Could you publish the iPart factory (including the iLogic rule) to Content Center and place the member from CC? I believe the iLogic rule will be carried over in the CC part."

I tried but it did not work.

If you have an advice would be nice, couse i am starting building parametric models inside Inventor 2018.

Best regards.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! I think I understand your request. We have quite a few users leverage publishing iPart with iLogic rule workflow. When you place the published part from Content Center, the iLogic rule does come with it. Also, you can run the rule just like any regular part. You mentioned that you tried it but it failed. Could you walk me through the exact procedure you did leading to the error?

Many thanks!