I made a 3D model with ilogic to control features to be suppressed or compressed. Because there are lot of features need to do so (need almost 4 to 5 min.) , when I run the rules, it came "Rule timeout" issue as pictures.
I used:
Feature.IsActive (myFeature) = status
to control the feature be suppressed or unsuppressed .
I was wondering if there was a command that will get the file name of the model referenced in a drawing?
The reason I want to do this is because I have various programs to automate drawings, but I have to manually edit the code if i want to switch between using the code on assembly drawings and part drawings.
If i can get the model reference, I can then use a bit of extra programming to extract the extension. (i.e. .ipt or .iam)
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2011
Windows 7 Enterprise, 64-bit
I currently have ilogic code that automatically saves a template Inventor dawing as a job drawing. However the problem I am having is when it does this save it takes forever as it seems to be also saving the linked model also. Is there a way to save this Inventor dwg without saving the linked model? The reason why I do not want this model save is because after the drawing is outputted the user is given options to write part numbers and dxf files if required which requires a model save anyway.
Sample of code used:-
ThisDoc.Document.SaveAsInventorDWG(ThisDoc.Path & "2D_DRAWINGS (Inventor dwg)" & iProperties.Value("Custom", "Drawing No.") & ".DWG", True)
I wish I perform the following code with iLogic. Is it possible to change a model parameter to a reference parameter?
If My_Expression Then' My dimension "d0" is a Driven Dimension' or' My dimension "d0" is a Reference ParameterElse' My dimension "d0" is NOT a Driven Dimension' or' My dimension "d0" is a Model ParameterEnd If
I try to modify on a drawing the 3d model, using iLogic (same thing as Inventor "Replace model reference" command).
View 3 Replies View RelatedI am using a number of sketches in a skeleton to control multiple solutions.
I am using case statements that apply values to my variables and create my solutions which is working fine however,
for clarity of what is being used in a given solution I want to turn on/off the sketches in my code. I have created a set of model views that when active properly turn off the visibability of the appropreate sketch.
While model view is among the things that can be selected for use in the code, so far as I can tell, I can not find a function that will allow me to set a view true so that it activates the view and my sketches turn off.
I need to change one dimension using iLogic. It changes due to the path taken to manufacture the part. In a nutshell majority of the time the "OD" has a +.004 / .000 tolerance and the model is drawn at the minimum size. There are cases when the "OD" has a +.005/-.005 tolerance and is modeled at the nominal size. I've learned some of the iLogic to make the change I'm after but not all. I'm having trouble setting ModelValueType to change the model size.
See the code below, for setting +/-.005"
IV2012
how to replace model reference using iLogic in inventor 2012. Basically I have a drawing file whose model reference needs to change with part number(iProperties) .
I've been struggling to perform replace model reference as there is no direct command given for it.
When I open a drawing, i want to be able to change the appearance of its part model.I can do it in part itself using iProperties.PartColor.
But I want to do it from inside the drawing.
I have a automated ilogic model that is then used within a 2D drawing, this 2D drawing then has dimensions on it referenced to the the model.
This model changes in its length the dimension associated with its length then changes but the dimension text then goes outside of the dimension boundary (does not stay central). Is there any code that can scan the dimensions and in effect tidy them up?
How to pull the path & file name of an IPT from within an IDW?
If I use this line from within an IDW:
ModelName = IO.Path.GetFileName(ThisDrawing.ModelDocument.FullFileName)
it will simply return the file name of the corresponding IPT.
I want to be able return the path for the IPT from within the IDW as well.
Product Design Suite Ultimate 2012 64-bit - SP1
Windows 7 64-bit - SP1
I have an ilogic rule created to do a save as .dxf and .pdf from the .idw file. It will then open the .ipt file without any issues. The problem I am having is that I also want it to do a save as .stp of the model after it opens the model. I get the following error.
Error in rule: Save As DXF PDF and open, in document: Save As DXF PDF and open.iLogicVb
Unspecified error (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80004005 (E_FAIL))
Do I need to add something to the code?
Here is the code I have written.
strFolder="C:Vault_WorkspaceSave As"&iProperties.Value("Project", "Part Number")
ThisDoc.Document.SaveAs(strFolder&"_Rev"&iProperties.Value("Project", "Revision Number")&(".dxf") , True)
ThisDoc.Document.SaveAs(strFolder&"_Rev"&iProperties.Value("Project", "Revision Number")&(".pdf") , True)
doc=ThisDoc.PathAndFileName(False)&".ipt"ThisDoc.Launch(doc)
strFolder="C:Vault_WorkspaceSave As"&iProperties.Value("Project", "Part Number")
ThisDoc.Document.SaveAs(strFolder&"_Rev"&iProperties.Value("Project", "Revision Number")&(".stp") , True)
MessageBox.Show("STEP Created", "File Save")
I would like to be able to use iLogic to get the value of the Comment field of a model's parameters. I have some text there that I would like to display in a sketched symbol. The attached image illustrates what I am seeking.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI'm trying to put a little iLogic rule in my drawing template which triggers as soon as the drawing is opened. The rule asks the user whether the component he's making a drawing of needs to be painted or not. If it gets painted, the paint area (one side only or both sides) needs to be calculated. The result of this is then referenced by a text note in the title block.
I can do the radio boxes with the questions, as well as their If loops, but only when I'm in the model. Due to our, admittedly inefficient workflow, we never have time to specify "minor details" like paint area or spec during modelling, only when we get to drawing level. I'd like to put the iLogic rule inside the drawing template. I'm having trouble referencing the iProperties of the model from within the drawing's iLogic interface.
What I have so far is this rule, which I can run inside the model:
'set dummy variable equal to total areatotal_area = iProperties.Area'start radio box with questionsText1 = InputRadioBox("Will this component be painted?", "Yes", "No", Text1, Title := iProperties.Value("Project", "Description"))If Text1 = True ThenText2 = InputRadioBox("How many sides will be painted?", "Both sides", "One side only", Text2, Title := iProperties.Value("Project", "Description"))If Text2 = True TheniProperties.Value("Custom", "Paint Area") = total_areaElseIf Text2 = False TheniProperties.Value("Custom", "Paint Area") = total_area/2End IfElseIf Text1 = False TheniProperties.Value("Custom", "Paint Area") = 0End If
adding a line or two so that I can run the same rule, but from the drawing.
I'm trying to do this with iLogic, and i'm not getting anywhere. What I need, is to be able get to the iProperties of an associated model that is referenced into a drawing file. I want to make it easier to update the iProperties from the drawing file, without having to open the model file.
Factory Design Suite Ultimate 2012
AutoCAD 2012 | Inventor Professional 2012 | Vault Professional 2012
I created the following user parameters:
-Thickness
-Width
-Length
-Dia
I then created a Custom iProperty which consisted of the following "formula": Finished Material Size = <Thickness> x <Width> x <Length> Lg.
eg. of Finished Material Result : Finished Material Size = 6 x 25 x 300 Lg.
The problem comes up when dealing with diametrical components as the above formula will only populate for square or rectangular parts. Which would work if I could use iLogic code to populate the Finished Material Size iProperty. I have tried but failed.
First I created another user parameter called "Geometry Type" which has a drop down selection of either "DIA" or "SQUARE, RECTANGULAR".I then created the following iLogic code to set 0 as the value for the "unused" size parameters
If PART_GEOMETRY = "DIA" Then WIDTH = "0"If PART_GEOMETRY = "DIA" Then THICKNESS = "0"If PART_GEOMETRY = "SQUARE, RECTANGULAR" Then DIA = "0"
The part I just can't get to work is as follows.
I need some iLogic code which will populate the "FINISHED MATERIAL SIZE" custom iproperty with one of the following based on my "GEOMETRY TYPE" selection. "DIA" would return the following to "FINISHED MATERIAL SIZE": = Ø <Dia> x <Length> Lg.
While "SQUARE, RECTANGULAR" would return the following to "FINISHED MATERIAL SIZE": = <THICKNESS> x <WIDTH> x <LENGTH> Lg.I tried the following code but it does not work:
If PART_GEOMETRY = "DIA" Then iProperties.Value("Custom", "FINISHED MATERIAL SIZE")= "Ø"DIA "x" LENGTH "Lg."If PART_GEOMETRY = "SQUARE, RECTANGULAR" Then iProperties.Value("Custom", "FINISHED MATERIAL SIZE")= THICKNESS "x" WIDTH "x" LENGTH "Lg."
how can I close an iLogic Form from either an iLogic Rule, or a VBA Rule (VBA is the Preferred method)?
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1.open up the surface part
2.use "Offset/Thicken"
3.any clashes between parts make a sketch and cut away.
the problem is the amount of plates I have and the time it takes to sort them out.
I have a .dxf model and I need the file in .ipt format as a 3d model. (I got the file from a website)
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I've attached a jpg of the surface model with the yellow lines and uploaded the model here: [URL].....
I'm trying to use iLogic Design Copy to copy an assembly and all its associated parts to another directory. The assembly contains content center parts. Inventor warns me that the destination file of one of the CC parts (and 18 others) will be overwritten. When I go ahead and copy anyway, the copying process stops at that specific CC part. The Design Copy Progress dialog box states there is an error copying that CC part. When I close the Design Copy Progress dialog box, Inventor crashes.
The error copying the CC part: I'm allowed to use content center parts in iLogic Design Copied stuff, right? I searched some related topics and I'm under the impression that Inventor keeps the CC parts in its own directory and shouldn't be trying to overwrite them.
I am doing a tie rod the issue I have is when the length is between 2.001 and 2.250 we would drill thru all but only tap the ends .750 deep. If the part is 2.000 would would drill and tap thru in one step and not have to rotate the part in the lathe.
How do I get ilogic to understand if my number is between this 2.001 and 2.250 to lengthen the drill length parameter?Or add a mid plane cut? ( trying now code below reflects this try)
Not sure what way I want yet but I just can't seem to find a snippet or code to do this. I tried to add a list in the parameters for it to read but seems to do nothing.
If LENGTH <= "2" ThenFeature.IsActive("Thru_All") = TrueFeature.IsActive("Hole_A") = FalseFeature.IsActive("Hole_B") = FalseiProperties.Value("Project", "Description") = "RETURN ROLLER SHAFT, " & iProperties.Value("Custom", "DIAM") & " Ø S/S, TAP THRU 3/8-16, " & iProperties.Value("Custom", "LENGTH") & " LONG"ElseFeature.IsActive("Thru_All") = FalseFeature.IsActive("Hole_A") = TrueFeature.IsActive("Hole_B") = TrueiProperties.Value("Project", "Description") = "RETURN ROLLER SHAFT, " & iProperties.Value("Custom", "DIAM") & " Ø S/S, TAP BOTH ENDS 3/8-16, " & iProperties.Value("Custom", "LENGTH") & " LONG"End IfIf LENGTH = (My_List) ThenFeature.IsActive("Mid_Cut") = TrueElse Feature.IsActive("Mid_Cut") = FalseEnd If
Possible to run the 'import .xml structure' routine for an assembly BOM using either iLogic or VB?? I'm trying to replicate the Import button at the bottom of the BOM screen....
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oPath = ThisDoc.Path & ""
oFile = "File.ipt"
Component.Place(oPath & oFile, False)
This att. doc shows rule for exporting dxf out of drawing. It is working on one sheet just perfect. In multi sheets it save allways with same name. I want to choose from which sheet i need dxf but to be saved by sheet name or model properti name. Is that possible?
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I would like to merge all the DWF drawings of the sub assemblies and component parts into the DWF of the main assembly. Is there a method within DWFAddIn that will allow me to merge the files? Is there another way that I can merge the DWF files using the same ilogic rule (one rule to create and merge all DWF's together?)
I have closed profile "Sketch1" placed on one of the parts in Assembly.
Suggest iLogic code to create cut Extruson (Extents=All) based on the "Sketch1"
I´ve found some iLogic code to print a drawing to a PDF document. After some minor modifications it works just fine, but I would like to add some code which allows med to set PDF properties (such as "title", "author", etc.) with values from iProperties. How can I do that? Is it possible? (I'm new to iLogic).
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I am just getting an impression that Inventor does not like LOD manipulated with iLogic for some or the other reason.
I am slowly learning about ilogic, and have created parts and assemblies that are run by rules. My next question is, what exactly can ilogic do for drawings? I've looked at the wikihelp, but I am not a natural at programming and I need more than a list of functions with brief descriptions to get me started.
I'm looking for code snippets, other discussions, tips, tricks, and/or tutorials to get info what I can do with ilogic and the API that can automate parts of the drawing process.