AutoCAD Inventor :: Can Numeric Parameter Be Formatted In Drawing Text Box

Dec 4, 2011

In an Inventor Drawing (.idw), dimensions are formatted (i.e., as decimal or fractional) based on the style selected for the dimension annotation.  You can also force stacked-fraction formatting of specific numeric text within a text box.

However, text boxes don't seem to offer much control over retreived parameters.  When you insert a value from the parameter table into your text box or leader text, the retrieved parameter always gets pulled in as a decimal number regardless of how it was formatted in the part's parameters table.   

Are there any formatting functions that can be used within a text box or leader text to force fractional formatting for a retrieved parameter embedded within that text?

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Revit :: Possible Convert Numeric Parameter To Text

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Feb 18, 2013

I have a text parameter "ARM_TYPE" that kicks out a numaric parameter "ARM_ANGLE" through an ilogic rule. My problem is i need to have the rule kickout an error when (ARM_TYPE= "none"). I can do this by changing the "ARM_ANGLE" parameter from a Numaric to Text format (see below). The problem here is that "ARM_ANGLE" is used in several more ilogic rule calculations generating other parameter values which also need to kick out an "error"
 
If Parameter("ARM_TYPE") = "A995" ThenParameter("ARM_ANGLE") = -12ElseIf Parameter("ARM_TYPE") = "A1023" ThenParameter("ARM_ANGLE") = -3.7ElseIf Parameter("ARM_TYPE") = "A1081" ThenParameter("ARM_ANGLE") = -44.1ElseIf Parameter("ARM_TYPE") = "NONE" ThenParameter("ARM_ANGLE") = "####"End If

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Apr 2, 2012

I've found a lot of information on exporting BOM lists to excel, access, etc. but what I am trying to accomplish is to export assembly BOMs into a text file that I can import into our ERP software.

Our ERP software requires that the first character of the line be an 'S' then in the next 30 characters is the part number (trailing spaces are ignored) and then the quantity in the next 14 characters and finally the sequence of operations in the remaining 6 characters, a total of 51 characters per line.

I am using Inventor Simulation 2011 and thought that I might be able to do this by creating a custom rule; however, the BOM export snippets simply mirror the export features from the BOM table.

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Jan 18, 2013

Is there a reference of the markup that is used with formatted text on drawings?

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Xara :: How To Import Formatted Text From Word

Jun 10, 2011

I need to make a pdf to upload my book to Createspace. I've read that I can format the book in Word 2010 using one of their templates.

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So I'm wondering if it's possible to import formatted text from Word into Xara Designer Pro 6, then add photos, then export a pdf file.

I tried importing one formatted page (I'm doing 6X9 inches) into a 6x9 page in Xara, but it pastes the whole thing as a lump that is the wrong size, way too big, and I would have to try to shrink it...

Is there a way to do this simply, that would be accurate for every page of a book?

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Aug 11, 2010

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Nov 29, 2012

I have a model in imperial units with the parameter: Pin_Dia = 7mm.Now I'd like to use this parameter in a text field on a drawing, but its value will only display in inches.

(I don't know if it's called a field in Inventor, at least that's what the equivalent feature is called in AutoCAD.)I managed to fake it by creating a new parameter in inches: Pin_Dia_Metric = Pin_Dia * ( 1 ul / 1 mm ).

Now this shows up in the text dialog box as "7.0 ul."  It still displays correctly, since the text field only shows the numerical value, but I really don't want to clutter up my Parameters list with a bunch of duplicated values for metric conversions.

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AutoCAD Inventor :: Why Text Size Not A Parameter

Mar 28, 2013

I have been diving into the world of iParts, iLogic and iLogic Forms and have found them to be very useful! However, I am shocked to see that Text Height is NOT a parameter. The parts I am creating have embossed text.  The size of parts range significantly so the size in text must also change. In making a Form, I would like the Text height to change based on the part being created. (ie if the part thickness is 1.5", I would like the text height to be 1" (Text Height = 66% of Part Thickness).  I was about to create a simple iLogic rule to accomplish this when I noticed that Text Height (from the sketch) is nowhere to be found. 

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AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Add User Parameter (Text Value)

Jun 10, 2011

Parameters with a text value, How do I add userParameter? In iLogic 
 
Examples. DoubleValue)

Sub Main()    

Dim oCompDef As PartComponentDefinition
oComDef = ThisApplication.ActiveDocument.ComponentDefinition
Dim oParams As Parameters
oParams = oComDef.Parameters
Dim uParams As UserParameters
uParams = oParams.UserParameters
strVal= uParams.AddByExpression!("strVal", 0.15, "mm")
iLogicVb.UpdateWhenDone = True
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Nov 26, 2012

Is there any way in which the text of a text parameter, which is in the equation column, can be replicated into the nominal value column in the parameters table? I want to reference the value of the parameter in Custom iProperties but it always comes up as blank because it has no value.

I need it to update automatically, e.g not entering the value manually.

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May 2, 2013

Is there a way to export a text user parameter?

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AutoCAD Inventor :: User Defined Text Parameter In IPart

Aug 17, 2011

I am trying to make an iPart of a fitting where I can change the "Body type" and it will change all the parameters associated with that body type through iLogic.  Really I am just playing around in iLogic to see if this is something worth learning.  Back to the point, I would like to change a  multi-value user text parameter through the iPart table but I cannot find the paramter in the parameters tab. 

Since it is a user parameter I thought it would be in the "Other" folder but it isn't.  I do however have the other multi-value user number parameter in that folder, which makes me think that maybe I can't use the paramter in the iParts table? 

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Windows 7 64 Bit
ATI FirePro V5800
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Jun 27, 2012

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AutoCAD Inventor :: Change Length Of Geometry By Text Parameter?

Mar 15, 2013

I need to change the length of geometry by a text parameter.How to do this?

I tried this:

If widthselection="420" Then
Parameter(d11)=725mm
Parameter(width)=420mm
ElseIf widthselection="620" Then
Parameter(d11)=1075mm
Parameter(width)=620mm

[code]....

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AutoCAD Inventor :: User Parameter Driven Text Height - 2012?

May 15, 2012

We are having issues with text height and variations depending on how the text is added.

I am currently adding etching to sheet metal parts by using the user parameters (which are driven by 3rd party source, excel file) and using a cut extrusion -1mm.

We have developed a marco which detects the shape of each letter and adds etching to our sheet metal program manually. We do this to get rid of the double lines when you cut text into a part. Our process is design in Inventor, unfold then convert to DXF 2004, where we import to our SM programming package (Radan).

I have noticed that when using 10mm simplex if the text is driven by parameters and 10 point text is selected the charecter height is 9.9928mm, however if the text is added manually it measures 10mm exactly. Why is this happening? It is probably of no concern to most, but we would need to add extra charecters to our macro to account for the descrepency, and in turn would take the macro longer to run.

When the text is added by user parameters, you can briefly see the 10mm text height flash to 9.99mm when finishing the edit sketch. Changing this to 10mm again has no effect.

what is causing this, or have any alternative ways of adding 10mm simplex single line etching to a dxf from an Inventor 2012 SM part?

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Dec 3, 2012

I'm using the "Part Number" parameter inside a block of text in my drawing, but when I export it to AutoCAD DXF 2010 format, the text in the exported file shows up as "<PART NUMBER>", instead of displaying the actual part number.

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Dec 23, 2011

I have user parameters that are no longer needed and are not being used anywhere.  They each takes 4-5 seconds to delete, prior to 2012 this would happen instantly.

IV2014 SP1 64bit
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Oct 2, 2012

I need to convert a model parameter to a reference parameter thru the API.

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Mar 23, 2012

I was trying to use ipart to create some parts and place the relevant dimensions in the table format in the idw file.  However, the equation for the dimensions appeared and I like to have it as numeric.  Also, the feature present or absent is preferred to be called "Yes" and "No" instead of "Computed" and "Suppress" respectively.

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Feb 7, 2013

When a revision is created we bump up the revision using a letter. If there are multiple changes done to the drawing during that revision we will use a number to indicate that. For instance; if I have 3 changes to the drawing for Rev C they will be tagged as C1, C2, C3. However the drawing Rev in the title block should only display C.

Is there a way to make the revision block do this? Right now we place in the DESCRIPTION a note like 1. Added Dim in zone E10.  2.Text was "Flat" in zone H3. But this for goes the ZONE column that comes with the revision block and makes it difficult to edit because you cannot see the entire description while editing.

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Jul 8, 2013

I have a spreadsheet and iLogic driven mater assy to generate different iterations.

I would like to change the scale of a base view on a drawing based on a parameter in my assembly. The idea is to get iLogic to change the view using a simple If / Else statement.

This is what I tried:

If Parameter("0 Generic Assembly v2.2.iam.BP") < 1570 Then
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ActiveSheet.View("VIEW1").Scale = 1/10
EndIf

So basically the value of "BP" parameter (excel parameter in my assy) would drive the scale of the views. But its not working. Is it actually a sensible method? Can I use in the drawing environment the excel parameters in my assembly?

This is the error message I get when the rule is run:

"Error in rule: View Scale, in document: 0 Generic Assembly v2.2.idw

Unspecified error (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80004005 (E_FAIL))" 

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AutoCAD Inventor :: Set Parameter For End Value Of Parameter Animation

Dec 19, 2011

I got a deadline for my project, but I got a big problem:

"I cannot set the "parameter" for the End Value in Parameter Animate dialog"

For easy understand, let's see a example:

1. I got a part which has two parameters named: "A" and "MaxA"
2. I animate Favorited parameter A.
3. The End Value is MaxA_ (Everything is ok)
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show me how to keep the end value will be "MaxA_" after I change parameter? 

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Jan 3, 2013

I am trying to publish to the CC a guide rail. The vendor of the rail gives me the option of entering the desired length of the rail. After that he gives me the option to choose between the length that I entered and a shorter and longer standard length witch can be delivered faster.

I want to do the same thing with my published part, but I cannot make a key parameter to change depending on the entered custom parameter. I want the user to make the next steps when inserting from the CC: 1- select the size of the rail; 2-select the type of the rail; 3- enter the desired length of the rail; 4- choose between the desired length and the 2 recommended lengths (I need these 3 lengths to be shown)

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AutoCAD Inventor :: Text Not Showing On The Drawing

Sep 29, 2011

Running into some strange text issues... fonts having problems and text not showing on the drawing that is in the text box. (shows fine with out the bold option but does not when its turned on)

files attached should explain.

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Jan 27, 2012

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Currently i have two rotate parameters. One to rotate the section cut lines around one bit of text. The second parameter is to rotate another bit of text, but this is also selected in the first parameter.

It is almost working... with the exception that when i use the main rotate grip everything rotates around the text i want it to, but the second bit of text rotates 180° the opposite direction.

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I have created an assembly containing several parts. I want to export several  text parameters of the assembly and parts into the i properties of the corresponding idw so that I can use them in a text block.

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AutoCAD Inventor :: Parameters Inserted Into Drawing Text Keep Disappearing

Jun 26, 2012

I am running into some trouble with user parameters that have been inserted into a dimension's "text box". I sometimes hide the dimension itself and insert these parameters so that iLogic can manipulate the upper & lower tolerance limits for a dimension.

The problem seems to arrise anytime one of the dimension's arrows becomes detached from the drawing (and perhaps for other reasons, too, although this is the only clear cause so far). I can reattach the arrow and the dimension seems healthy again, but if I go into the text editor, I notice that the link to any parameters that I've inserted has been lost. They appear as they were last set, but will not update if the parameters themselves change.

Is there a better workaround for this, or can we expect a solution in IV2013? I've invested close to a year's worth of work expecting this method to perform properly, and it will be a letdown if there's no solution.

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