AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Delete Sheet Metal Unfold In The Style And Standard Editor
Apr 19, 2013Just as the title says. I can't seem to get it done.
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AutoCAD Inventor :: 2012 - Unfold Sheet Metal
Sep 12, 2012I have never used the unfold command before. It seemed simple enough, draw the part, extrude, turn into sheet metal, set defaults and unfold to make a flat pattern. It will not let me unfold. The dialog box comes up, but will not allow me to pick a flat surface or bends....
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Nov 27, 2013I'm having an issue with some similar pieces of sheet metal. They are created with a face, then I place a fold, then I need to unfold/refold it so I can place holes while it's unfolded and have them remain as true holes.
2 of the 3 parts do this just fine, but one particular will unfold normally, but the refold, even though it succeeds, does not actually do any refolding, I'm just left with the flattened part.
Every sketch is fully constrained. I've experimented with changing the sheet metal rules.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Unfold / Refold
May 13, 2011I have a conical shaped part that Inventor 2012 will allow me to unfold, but will not refold accurately. When the refold is complete it should roll back up and be .01 degrees from completely round. But instead it leaves about 60deg of opening. I need to cut out 120+ slots out of the face of the metal, but once I do this while in the unfolded state, it will not refold at all...not that it owuld matter if it, seeing as though it refold inaccurately.
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Feb 2, 2013For some reason I cannot unfold sheet metal product on attached file. Where have I made a mistake? I used extruding, also sheet metal thickness from rule has been set to 2mm. Rest are default values.
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Oct 6, 2011I'm looking to unfold the attached sheet metal elbow and am unable to do so. After modeling the part I was also unable to rip an opening to split the part. I opted to cut an opening with a profile, but I am still unable to unfold the part. The probelm is likely obvious and I believe it is because I used part splits to create the different sections.
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Oct 31, 2011I created a part that spans between two other pieces. The original part model does not have a twist in the "flat" surfaces, so it unfolds just fine, but it also does not represent the way the actual part fits, so it is difficult to determine if any other parts are fitting correctly up to it.
I had a problem getting a part to unfold before, and I was shown a method of creating a surface body and a thicken, which I have done with this part, but as of yet have had no success unfolding this part.
Is there anything that I can do since the sides are twisted and not planar?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Unfold Sheet Metal Part And Save As DWG In Specific Folder?
Jul 21, 2010Is it possible to unfold a sheet metal part and save as a dwg in a specific folder automaticaly using ilogic?
Inventor 2012 Pro
Windows 7 64 bit
Core I5 2410M processor | GeForceGT 525M graphics card | 8G RAM
AutoCAD Inventor :: Automation Of Sheet Metal Bending Parts Unfold / Refold
May 27, 2013Automation of the sheet metal bending parts unfold /refold in vb.net for Inventor 2013.
I want to unfold the part with selecting the one of the face as stationary face and further selecting the bend/ bends with reference to face in vb.net
For refold, I have to select the stationary reference automatically , based on some criteria, and further to select the single and multiple bends by using API.
Also, I want to find the bends and faces relationship i.e.
How to find the bend associated with number of faces, how to find face entity using internal name ;
The code I tried I am attaching here for your reference.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Style And Standard Editor
Jul 25, 2013In the styles my template drawing is set to Standard ANSI, then below are a bunch of styles like Dim and center mark etc.I want to change the precision of my template so that when I bring in a part to the drawing and dimension it. it is at a 3 place decimal.
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Oct 6, 20111. How to make the STYLE and Standard Editor "NOT" Read Only. As a user, I do have the Administrator permission.
2. I have created a Style but then I do not want it anymore. How? Can I delete it.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Adding Some Standard Pressed Sheet Metal Parts
Mar 7, 2013Another iLogic question for you all.
I would like a simple rule adding to some standard pressed sheet metal parts that we have. The code would look at the current model tree and if any features are added to the part then a character (lets say a *) is placed into the "Vendor" field within the iProperties.
Is this possible?
Inventor 2010 Pro SP4, Vault Collaboration 2010
HP Z820 Xeon E5-2643 0 @ 3.3Ghz 16.0GB RAM
Nvidia Quadro 5000
AutoCAD Inventor :: Automatically Load Sheet Metal / Tube And Pipe Styles In Standard Part?
May 17, 2013I'm a bit confused on the style library system built into Inventor - it isn't very intuitive.
I'd like to create my tube and pipe styles as well as sheet metal styles and have to never create them again - regardless of the project/workspace. Is this something that can be saved in the standard part/assembly template files? If so, how?
I'm tired of creating styles every time I start a new document - it is a waste of a lot of time! And I'd like to avoid having to import settings on every document.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Style And Standard Editor - Edit View Label - Format Text TYPE
Sep 25, 2012Autodesk 2013 Inventor Professional.
1. When in style and Standard editor with default standard selected under Standard I am trying to display mass properties in my view label.Select View Preferences tab. View type Base. Next to Display select Edit View Label.When Format Text box pops up in the selection for text type I have two options.
a. Properties - Model
b. View Label Properties
2. Inside an IDW file right click on view and select edit view.When Drawing View box pops up there is the option to access Edit View Label next to View Identifier.When Format Text box pops up in the selection for text type at this point there are seven options.
a. Properties - Model
b. Properties - Drawing
c. Drawing Properties
d. Sheet Properties
e. Physical Properties - Model
f. View Label Properties
g. Sheet Metal Properties
Questions 1. Why are ther only two options in S&S Editor?
2. Can I add more options to S&S Editor?
I would like to add mass to my lablel inside certain templates and have it show when I display a views Base view label. Not ot have to maunually add it each time it is displayed.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Style For Corrugated Fiberboard
Jul 19, 2013I had good success making flat patterns for corrugated fiberboard (cardboard commonly used in packaging). I am posting the sheet metal settings here because I didn't find them anywhere else.
This forumla comes from Inventor Reference Guide > Work Environment > Styles and Style Libraries > Work with styles > Linear:
Unfolded length = (inner Bend Radius + KFactor*Thickness)*(Bend Angle)
where bend angle is in radians.For corrugated_fiberboard, let inner Bend Radius = 0 and let KFactor = 1 (no stretch on outside, inside compresses).
Setup "corrugated fiberboard" sheet metal style in the Style Editor:
from a sheet metal part, ribbon > Manage > Style Editor
> Left pane, Sheet Metal Unfold, Default_KFactor > New > Name: corrugated_fiberboard_KFactor
> Unfold Method: Linear, KFactor Value: 1 ul
> Left pane, Sheet Metal Rule > Default > New > Name: corrugated_fiberboard
> Sheet tab > Unfold Rule: corrugated_fiberboard_KFactor
For thickness, refer to [URL] .....
> Bend tab > Bend Radius: .0001
> Save
Before you save Styles to Style Library, make sure your Style Library is Read-Write. Close project files and then from Projects:
Use Style Library = Read-Write
To save a style:
Ribbon > Manage tab > Styles and Standards panel > Save icon > click "Yes to All", OK
Changes made to a style library are not available in other documents until the current Autodesk Inventor session closes and a new session is reopened.To make a fiberboard mock up, print a 1:1 scale drawing, contact cement drawing to fiberboard, cut, fold, and hot glue.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Import Sheet Metal Style In ILogic
Sep 11, 2013importing a sheet metal style (STYLENAME.styxml) into a sheet metal part.
I would like to automatically import the style using an iLogic script.
AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Use Sheet Metal Style / Material Appearance In A Parts List
Mar 29, 2013We use different types of sheet metals, from stainless to bronze, and different thicknesses.
Currently, in order to show the correct material on a parts list, I have to duplicate the material Stainless Steel, and rename it to say 20 Gauge Stainless Steel. Then again for 16 Ga, 14Ga, 12 Ga, etc...
I'd like to have the parts list show the common material such as "Stainless Steel", with another column for the sheet metal style such as "20 Gauge."
We also use items such as Plastic Laminate. I'd like to create a generic material for the physical properties of "Plastic Laminate", and then change the material appearance to say "Formica #1234 Walnut". Again, i'd like to be able to put this in (2) columns on the parts list.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Convert Standard Part To Sheet Metal Part
Aug 29, 2012In previous releases (2009 i think) when i converted a standard part to a sheet metal part i could recall all the sheet metal styles by linking back to the sheet metal template (i can't remember exactly how this was done, but it was possible with one operation)
In 2011 i canot find a quick way of doing this, it looks like i have to open the sheet metal template and export each different style (about 40 of them) and then import each one into the converted part. am i missing something? is there a simpler way similar to how it used to be done? Why have Autodesk made this more difficult?
As it stands at the moment it would be quicker for me to remodel the parts from scratch using the sheet metal template. I know this is the obvious solution, but seems strange to change something that worked well to something that doesn't!
AutoCAD Inventor :: Change / Apply Sheet Metal Style To All Parts In Top Level Assembly
Oct 24, 2012I am using this code placed in the .ipt file to change Sheet Metal material
If Material_SM=1 TheniProperties.Material="Steel"SheetMetal.SetActiveStyle("RB_Mild Steel")ElseiProperties.Material="AISI316"SheetMetal.SetActiveStyle("RB_Stainless")End If
It works fine presuming code placed in every .ipt file to be ruled.
Is it possible to modify code in a way so when it placed in top assebly it runs through entire assembly finds all Sheet Metal parts and applys Material prpperties/Sheet metal style according Material_SM parameter.
Inventor 2013 SP2
Windows 7, 64 bits
RAM 18GB
Core TM2 Duo CPU 2,99 Gz
AutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal From Flat Sheet To Rolled Part?
Sep 12, 2013A collegue asked me about this as he has been given a part to model and the details are for the flat sheet not the finished model. Is this possible in 'sheet metal'? I had a quick play but couldn't work it out. Im used to creating the finished part and 'un-folding' to get the flat pattern.Detail supplied below.
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Sep 16, 2013I read that it's not possible to import a style (styxml file) into the style editor through the API, there is no dedicated command.
However I'm wondering if there's a a way to have the internal name corresponding to the button as we can do for the ribbon buttons (there's a sample code which does this).
So is it possible ot get the internal name of a button inside a dialog box (style editor here) or is it really hopeless to think I can import a style with a macro ?
By the way, that would be for Inventor 2009.
AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Make Style In Library Standard
Nov 6, 2013How do I make a style in the library standard? I made new styles in the library for a revision table and parts list, but when placing them in an IDW I always get the standard tables.
It's not a big deal to change it in the format tab after placement, but when having 50+ sheets/daily its getting annoying.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Unable To Save Changes To Style / Standard
Jul 30, 2013I am unable to save any changes to my style & standards for Inventor lt suite 2014.
Is this meant to be as indicated by the wikihelp (Save styles to the library in the Style Library Manager), or have i got something installed wrong.
AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Cut Sheet Metal
Jul 14, 2012I just what to cut a sheet metal,
and I don't know how (see in Capture.JPG where i what to cut, and test.iam what I what to cut).
Where is the icon "project the geometry" ?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Elliptical
Jan 6, 2012I need a flat pattern for this part but it seems impossible. STEP 2 illustrate the desirable result.
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Aug 21, 2013Working with sheet metal and laying out a pattern for the cnc and was wondering if there is a way to imprint an extrusion onto the surface instead of cutting it. Mainly this will be used for a marking tool so the line type or layer would need to be different.
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Aug 8, 2013I am working on a bin type unit, and am having trouble creating a flange, I am creating the bin in the final product stage, then I will separate into manufacturer components. I am having trouble adding this flange around the top 4 edges of the bin. I need the four corners to meet on a miter 45. I will then rip down each seam and have 4 separate panels.
Is this a bad workflow? Is there a better route? I attached the part in Inventor 2013 format,
AutoCAD Inventor :: Unfolding Sheet Metal
Dec 18, 2013Attached are two sheet metal parts that we need to unfold and make them flat for a drawing. We cannot seem to capture the reference A or reference B planes asked for by the unfold command.
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Jan 27, 2012Is there a way to get the appearance of perforation on a sheet metal tube without having to create each and every hole? Looking for an appearance to drag onto the surface. Kind of like when you make a part look like it is made of brick. It being just an image on the model surface.
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Oct 20, 2011Very thin gauge aluminum sheets with a composite sandwiched between them.
The challenge is, the panels are relatively thick, 3mm or 4mm, but a router is used on the fold lines before bending to cut through all but the outer aluminum. This makes for a very tight bend radius.
So, thick 3 layer material, tight bend with mitered corners. Can Inventor's sheet metal tools handle this?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Tools
Apr 17, 2013Can this part be made with sheet metal tools...it will be made from aluminum. I attach the shape made with standard tools and the sheet metal attempt.......how do add the sides in sheet metal.
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