AutoCAD Inventor :: Automated Centerlines In VBA?
Jun 2, 2008How I can put in VBA the Automated centerlines. Because I looked for and not find nothing that can do this.
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Automated Centerlines In Sheet Metal
Sep 11, 2013Is there a reason a sheet metal "cut" isn't an option for the automated centerlines tool? Am I overlooking something? When I make holes in sheet metal parts, I draw the circle then "cut" it into the sheet metal. For some reason I can't find how to give those automatic centerlines on drawings.
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Aug 16, 2012When I click to to automated centerlines, it usually places a vertical/hozional centerline on all the circles in the drawing like in the first attachment. Â But, sometimes it will make the centerline to angle around the center like in the second attachement.
What you have to do so that the centerline come off at angles like in the second picture?
Otherwise I end up using the centerline feature and drawing them all in which is a real hassel!
AutoCAD Inventor :: Changing Construction Centerlines To Just Plain Centerlines?
Sep 19, 2012A couple of quick questions:
1) Once a construction centerline is placed and constrained can you switch it to just a regular centerline?
2) Can you change a regular line to a construction line?
3) Can you change a construction line to a centerline?
I guess what I am asking is can you change line types at all ones they are placed?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Centerlines In Section Views Of Partial Cylindrical Parts?
Jul 15, 2013I'm currently detailing a part that's about one-third of a cylindrical piece (the part is lathed as a whole and cut into thirds). I'm trying to project the centerline onto the section view so I can ordinate dimension to it.Â
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Oct 1, 2008I have an assembly that is a general model with different modules that all are iAssemblies.
With this model I can speed up the design process at the company I am working for.
In the model I only choose the correct member for the iAssemblies and the assembly updates correctly and just with a couple of clicks I have made a configuration of all the modules.
Now, I would like to take it a step further and have the drawing, for the specific configuration, generated automatically.
In the drawing I would like to have the master assembly presented in sheet 1 and the modules presented separately in different sheets, all sheets with BOM lists.
Is this possible to do?
(Next step is to export all the BOM lists to an excel document that can be sent to the product co-ordinator to build up the database system)
AutoCAD Inventor :: Automated Skeletal Method
Apr 5, 2013I would like to introduce a macro to handle the skeletal method.
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Automated Dimension In Ilogic?
Jun 12, 2013I am mechanical drawing and search a better way for the drawing generation. I have to learn some of VBA (or VBS?) for use Ilogic rules. My questions are:
1.- How learn or search more easily and faster the inventor objects for drawings and how to use this objects, undestanding the relationship between its function names and another properties for writing the correct mode in VB? I know some of VB buti see that the library objects from Inventor are "a lot of stuff".
2.- Is there a rule that can get, automatically, the centerlines from a drawing, when the drawings is generated in a idw file? (10 drawing in one idw file ).
Intel i7 2630 processor
6 Gb Ram
Nvidia GT350
AutoCAD Inventor :: Automated Create Sketch Blocks?
Jan 23, 2013creating a named sketch block (in an ipt) containing entities that I have created in the same sub? I'm doing this from Excel, in Inventor 2010.
What I have:
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Function CreateUncutTagSketchBlock()Dim IVApp As Inventor.ApplicationDim oDoc As DocumentDim oCompDef As ComponentDefinitionDim oSketch As SketchDim oTG As TransientGeometryDim FileName As StringDim Coords(1 To 10) As Point2dDim oSketchCircle As Circle2dDim oSketchArcs(1 To 2)
[code]....
 note that i've also taken a shortcut with the arcs, and the circle. I did try to create them using the same naming convention as the lines, but... I failed to implement it successfully.Also, I can not quite figure out how to constrain all the start/end points together.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Generate Automated Drawing For Assembly?
Aug 17, 2012I am trying to generate automated drawing for my assembly and iam trying to run the following code
Imports Inventor.ViewOrientationTypeEnum
Imports Inventor.DrawingViewStyleEnum
dim oDrawingDoc as DrawingDocument  Â
dim oPartDoc as Document
dim oSheet as sheet
dim oTG as TransientGeometry
dim oView1 as DrawingView
[code]....
but when i run the code its asks me whether you want to generate the drawings, but when i say yes shows runtime argument error as show below
Error in rule: Rule0, in document: pin
The parameter is incorrect. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070057 (E_INVALIDARG))
when i ask for more info it shows the following error
System.ArgumentException: The parameter is incorrect. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070057 (E_INVALIDARG))
  at System.RuntimeType.ForwardCallToInvokeMember(String memberName, BindingFlags flags, Object target, Int32[] aWrapperTypes, MessageData& msgData)
  at Inventor.Documents.Add(DocumentTypeEnum DocumentType, String TemplateFileName, Boolean CreateVisible)
  at LmiRuleScript.Main()
  at Autodesk.iLogic.Exec.AppDomExec.ExecRuleInAssembly(Assembly assem)
  at iLogic.RuleEvalContainer.ExecRuleEval(String execRule)
AutoCAD Inventor :: Automated Assembly Based On Work Geometry
Aug 13, 2013I'm trying to setup an assembly based on a complex 3D sketch. In simplest terms, if I have a sketch for the perimeter of a house, I'd like to add instances of a 2x4.ipt at specified locations automatically. That's not necessarily every 16", but rather wherever I put a specific geometry. I'm imagining two work axis or sketch lines, one along the perimeter to determine the location of the 2x4 and one perpendicular to determine the direction the 2x4 points.Â
In actuality my sketch won't be a rectangle, but rather a complex 3D spline, that's why I'm hoping to get some sort of automated process. And the current design involves somewhere on the order of 1500-1800 2x4s. Making the sketches and geometry will be nightmarish enough, I'd prefer to be able to breeze through the assembly portion.
AutoCAD Inventor :: ILogic Coding To Create Automated Drawing?
Feb 14, 2012I'm attempting to create a model that autmotaically derives ready-to-go drawings. I've gotten pretty far in doing so but have a few issues with regards to dimensioning. As I'm sure you're aware, when the model changes, a dimension to that feature, which has been removed, is also deleted and some those dimensions do not return once the model is changed back.
I have looked into using different view representations, but have found that they do not accommodate feature supression.
Is there a way to program in the dimensioning of a view.
Create center points for of the holes and center lines.
And for a feature note such as "Hole and Thread" dimensioning, when the model expands, the leader and text length do not change and proceed into the view. Is there a way to fix or anchor the text to a certain spot on the drawing, and have the leader length expand and change accordingly to that point.
AutoCAD Inventor :: ILogic Coding To Create Automated Drawing?
Feb 14, 2012I'm attempting to create a model that autmotaically derives ready-to-go drawings. I've gotten pretty far in doing so but have a few issues with regards to dimensioning. As I'm sure you're aware, when the model changes, a dimension to that feature, which has been removed, is also deleted and some those dimensions do not return once the model is changed back.
I have looked into using different view representations, but have found that they do not accommodate feature supression.
My questions are:
Is there a way to program in the dimensioning of a viewÂ
Create center points for of of the holes and center lines
And for a feature note such as "Hole and Thread" dimensioning, when the model expands, the leader and text length do not change and proceed into the view. Is there a way to fix or anchor the text to a certain spot on the drawing, and have the leader length expand and change accordingly to that point.
AutoCad :: How To Align Rectangle Centerlines
Feb 13, 2012Is there an easy way to align rectangle centerlines?
Similarly is there an easy way to align circle centerpoints either vertically or horizontally?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Make Automated Fence Generator With 2012 Driven By ILogic Rules?
Sep 26, 2012I'm currently trying to make an automated fence generator with Inventor 2012 driven by iLogic rules.
My model is done now, and my BOM information (description & part number) is set correctly.
Now is my problem some parts are not supposed to be in the BOM at a certain moment.
Example.
If fence_type = 1 Then
Beam-001 = default
Else If fence_type = 2 Then
Beam-001 = reference
Else If fence_type = 3 Then
Beam-001 = reference
End If
But what do write to set BOM status of a part?
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Automated Extraction Of Parts List From PDF To Compile Complete Drawing Package
Mar 7, 2012pdf drawings are king at our company. Â When we creat a product, pdfs (and sometimes stp files) are generated and placed in folders organized numerically by part number.
Our challenge is that finding all the current pdfs for an assembly is not automated. Â Thus, to get all the current drawing pdfs, someone has to open up the top level pdf, read all the part numbers, go get/print the pdfs of the parts, subassemblies, subassembly parts, Â etc. Â This is time consuming and error prone and getting worse as the number of parts we always increasing.
I'd like to automate the process. Â I'm thinking about a program/script that: Extract parts list from pdf of Inventor assembly drawingCopy pdf of individual parts/subassemblies to a directoryMerge all pdf for that assembly into single pdf.
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Enhanced Automated Batch Print / Email / Utility For AutoDesk Users
Jul 16, 2012a powerpoint presentation, for a software package that I have designed, and written, for use with AutoDesk Inventor.Could I ask you if you could spare just 2 minutes of your time to look at the presentation, so that I can gauge your impressions of the software, and the power point presentation itself.
The powerpoint presentation will give you a brief description of the software's capabilities
Illustrator Scripting :: Centerlines On All Artboards
Jun 22, 2013I'm trying to create some simple vertical centerlines to be drawn in the same spot on all existing artboards in my document. What I have so far is creating the proper amount of centerlines but only drawing them in the correct spot on half of the artboards while the other half are being drawn in the space between the artboards. Here's what I have so far.
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function addCenterLines() {
   var doc = app.activeDocument;
   for (var i = 0; i < doc.artboards.length; i++) {
   var abRect = doc.artboards[i].artboardRect;
[code]...
showing the top of a couple of the artboards and the misplaced centerlines in between.I think I have a great misunderstanding of how the abRect coordinates work, as in which side is [0],[1],[2] and [3], which may be leading to my inability to get this right. How I can sort out my centerlines. The centerlines provided in the print dialog are not an option in this case.
AutoCAD Civil 3D :: TXT Files - Automated Linework
Dec 13, 2011We are now working in civil 3D 2011, and have started using the .txt files now instead of the fieldbooks of the past. I have created a Description key set, along with a figure prefix database and a linework code set. everything works fine as long as the field crews use EP1, EP,2 EP3, ETC.. But we would really like to utilize the Begin and End function of this. I have unchecked the box that says Automatic begin on figure prefix match, but still no luck. I have also checked the linework code set and it all looks good <Space> delimiter etc..
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Jul 4, 2013I would like to automate drawing process for certain data. Using some LISP codes User will be asked to provide some data and using that data an automatic drawing needed to be developed at Drawing editor of AutoCAD. For example;
Enter the width of Sheet: 50 mm
enter the length of Sheet: 200 mm
Enter the sheet thickness: 5mm
Enter type of feed: Automatic
Are there holes in Strip: Yes/No
Specify nu of holes: 5
Position of holes Centre: 5,5
Distance between the holes:Â Â At an interval of 20mm each
I just need a LISP code for such program.
AutoCAD LT :: FATAL Error - Out Of Memory / Automated Recover Files Won't Open
Jul 9, 2013When I try open a saved CAD LT 2013 file I get an Error message saying 'FATAL ERROR: Out of memory'..The file had crashed while I was working on it and the automated recover files won't open, says: 'drawing file invalid'
I can open other files.What does this mean and can the file be recovered?
AutoCAD Visual LISP / AutoLISP :: Running A Batch File - Automated Process?
Aug 15, 2012I have a batch program which I want to launch from a LISP program.
First this is an attempt at an automated process whereby user input is extremely restricted. Other than the first click of the mouse on the menu item to save a copy of the file to a very restricted folder, no other user input is allowed.
AutoCAD, like most commercial apps writes a temporary file and then renames it when you choose save or saveas. And due to the restrictions in this folder that will not work. Crazy, I know but it's the parameters I must work within.
The batch file I'm launching calls another batch program in it's execution and I'm wondering if that could be where control is lost. But the thing is I can type this at the command line in AutoCAD:
(startapp "//a_very_long/novell_server_path/my_folder/vlisp/mybatchfile.bat")
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The whole process works great. The command window flashes briefly AutoCAD closes the active drawing window just like I want it to. And when I check that the dwg file has been copied to the restricted folder it's there and done. But when I place that same command within my LISP program or one like this:
(command "._STARTAPP" "CMD //a_very_long/novell_server_path/my_folder/vlisp/mybatchfile.bat")or(command "._STARTAPP" "CMD ""//a_very_long/novell_server_path/my_folder/vlisp/mybatchfile.bat"")
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or just about anything else I try it fails to run. Perhaps I've been looking at this problem too long. I think I may move on to a VB.NET process to do this but I am really baffled why it will run from the command line but not within the program.
AutoCAD Visual LISP / AutoLISP :: Dynamic Blocks Not Changing Visibility State With Automated Process
Oct 6, 2011I have created a bunch of templates (title block type drawings) for my company. In these templates there is a dynamic block used for a particular note. Based on customer number, this note will be changed.
We have a program that will insert the correct template based on the drawing type. It will know the customer number and change the dynamic block visibility state to reflect the correct text in the note.
Here's the problem; I don't know why, but sometimes the visibility state does not change. It's not the code as it works just fine in some drawings.
I've gone in and just changed the visibility state name, then changed it back, then saved the drawing and it worked. In some cases, I've also just gone into the template and deleted the dynamic block and re-inserted it, and it began to work again.
Having trouble with dynamic block visibility states not working when using an automated process?
AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks :: Automated Scale Bar - Title Block Text To Reflect Plotting At Half Size
Sep 27, 2013Any way to get a scale bar/title block text to reflect plotting at half size?
We use the common (24x36) sheet size for all projects, but when plotting we send out half size (12x18) as well. This means the scale bar reading 1"=40' is no longer correct. It should read 1"=20'. I would like to automate this.
Photoshop :: Automated Way For Resizing
Aug 15, 2005I am using photoshop 7. Is there an automated way to resize many pictures at once?
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Nov 5, 2012I'd like to know if there's a software or plugin that allows you to (semi-) automatically create MEP projects, e.g.:
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(Electrical)
Once you have the masonry, you position the wall switches and plugs (set the type, wattage, etc), and the program automatically projects the wiring through the shortest route, including the gauge and protection, and possibly even the switchbox.
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The same basic concept could be applied for hydraulic and air also, however, depending on the dimensions the program would need you to inform the areas/walls where it can place ducts/plumbs.
Photoshop :: Automated 2 Color Separations
Aug 3, 2012I have a very large number of 4-color TIFFs that I need converted to 2-color PSD or DCS files. Before I do a whole lot of banging my head against the wall — or heavens forbid trying to write my own script from scratch — I'd like to know if it's feasible.
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First, I'm not new to this. I don't need instructions on how to create 2-color DCS files from 3- or 4-color art. I do it quite often. Only I do it manually (using different methods, depending on the art).
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What I have are hand-drawn illustrations, mostly black line with blue tints. The problem is they're 4-color. The colors are consistent — I have the same 4 tints or shades of blue plus black (or 3 tints of blue and one blue/black mix + black). I have no issues using grayscale + levels to generate the spot color channels, or Select Color Range and different percentage fills in those channels.
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What I have is about a thousand of them — yes, literally 1,000 images — and I need them done as soon as possible. I don't relish the idea of going through all of them with the same operation, not when it can be automated.
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So that's my question — can it be automated? What I understand is this is primarily a process that requires human intervention — a human brain that can decide "this, not that." Can I create an Action that says (for example):
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set theColorRange to 67, 32, 23, 6
select theColorRange
fill channel Pantone Black 4 U 40%
fill channel Pantone Process Blue 100%
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set theColorRange to 45, 15, 15, 0
etc...
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(PS 5.1, Mac OS 10.5)
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Dec 5, 2011I was wondering If there is a way I could tell photoshop to slice and save a very big master file (1920x260.000px) into smaller images (1920x550px)
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