Parts List Customization

[Anonymous]

hi,

I am having an issue in my parts list. In the standards column automatically generated by inventor it is not written that the part is a bolt or nut or washer etc. If I want to do that I need to manually modify it each and every time, it is not practical for me. What solutions are possible to that problem(ilogic for example)?

Thanks.

Anas.

[bradeneuropeArthur]

You should create your own PartList style, and use that every time within your drawings.

This van be done in the styles editor and save this as standard/default style.

Regards,

[Anonymous]

I have already my custom parts list style. I have added the STANDARD property so that to get information I need, like the diameter of bolts used. But the diameter appears only in the DESCRIPTION property. I want to know what should i do, either write an ilogic in the assembly or something else to be able to retrieve the diameter/length and standard of the bolts?

[bradeneuropeArthur]

Hi,

Are these CC parts in your project or are they in the CC folder?

regards,

[Anonymous]

Hi,

they are in the CC folder of my project folder.

Anas.

[bradeneuropeArthur]

Then you use then "as standard" isn't it?

Then adding something will be tricky/difficult because of unwanted updates in future.

You first need to create a read-write library.

then you need to add all Conten Center Families you need as o copy of them and  modify them in the Content Center editor.

[Anonymous]

I concluded to that solution but it is not practical at all. I wanted to directly add an ilogic to the bolt or to the assembly to retrieve the diameter, length etc of the bolts.

Thanks.

[bradeneuropeArthur]

You could vote my idea:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/make-all-properties-fields-a-selectable-within-the-bom...

[Anonymous]

I have attached a modular screw template that I use when designing parts to use it open up the iLogic Browser and select the forms tab from there you can customize the screw in a number of ways.  Note that the screw is limited to English threading and are socket head screws.

The other two attachments are for creating a Parts List  and setting up models to be used for the parts list, some editing of the code may be required (mostly syntax for Names of columns and Titles of the List).

Copy the texts and paste it into external rules if you want to use them for future models .

To use the ParitiProperty code run the rule after you have created your part, the code filter based on whether the iProperty field "Subject" is filled with Component or not (Components for my use are things that would be purchased or are readily available such as screws, dowels, washer, nuts, etc.).  The screw template has the field already filled with Component and it will ask you to fill in the "Description" field  among others.

If you have any questions feel free to ask as I gave a very brief description of how the codes work.