AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Change Length Of Steel
Mar 9, 2012
I got this code below to place a channel in an assembly, but don't know how to change the length of the steel.
' Set a reference to the active assembly document. Dim oDoc As AssemblyDocument oDoc = ThisApplication.ActiveDocument ' Set a reference to the ContentCenter object. Dim oContentCenter As ContentCenter oContentCenter = ThisApplication.ContentCenter ' Get the content node (category) "Structural Shapes:Channels" Dim oContentNode As ContentTreeViewNode
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May 28, 2012
I received a rather large assembly file from a client that was done in Pro E. I was wondering if it is possible to change the entire assembly from Default material to steel without having to go into each individual part and changing its material manually (which could take several hours) I am using INV 2012 Pro with SP1 installed.
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Feb 10, 2013
Because of i am using 235 graded steel for design,is it possible to change steel mild's grade (207 N/mm2) to 235 N/mm2?
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Jan 8, 2013
Is it possible to change the length of a line based on the length of an attribute?
I'd like to make the line a MINIMUM length of X" (I haven't decided how long yet--but know I'll need a minimum). But then after the user fills in the attribute, I'd like the length of the line to change to the length of the attribute plus a small amount (again, I haven't decided yet how much extra).
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May 24, 2002
Command to make a line change length to match length of a line, arc, polyline or circle? Could use this when making flat patterns layouts.
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Nov 24, 2011
This is my first time using Inventor but I've been using ProE for several years in school. A friend of mine told me about a feature in ProE where you are able to define a part and then define one of the lengths as it is placed into an assembly. For example I would define a 2x4 part with a length of 84inches. If I wanted a 2x4 of 68inches in my assembly I would use the same file but simply change the 84 to 68. How can I do this with Inventor?
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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
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Aug 23, 2012
After I create bolt connection by select the "termination" and all the fasteners, the length of bolt is fixed. How can I change the length of bolt?
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Jul 2, 2013
I have a piece of steel that I need to flex. It is a piece of blue tempered spring steel pressed against the corner of a brass pressure transfer. The opposite end of the transfer is tangentlly constrained to a latching mechanism. When the latching mechanism is lifted, the transfer rotates slightly around a screw (made invisible) and the spring is flexed. When the latch is released, the spring returns the latch to the closed position. I have several other assemblies that use the same principal, but some with just a piece of mild steel used as a cover as well as a spring.
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Jan 3, 2014
We use several different classes of steel such as A572-65 or A572-50 etc. Any way to add those values in Inventor 2014 without having to reinvent the wheel?
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Jan 7, 2012
I am looking for a material database with more steel types than the ones that are installed in inventor.
Is there a comprehensive database that I can download and install or do I need to add the material one by one.
Normaly I can just copy a existing steel and just use the existing properites and just change the name but I see a risk of this since in the future I may want to simulte a part and then the material data is not correct.
So... is there a good list that I can download and install??
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Dec 4, 2011
I am drawing hydraulic steel pipes using the 3d sketch command. I enter in the points representing the change of direction of the center line of the pipe as if it had no bend radii.
The points are entered in using absolute X,Y,Z coordinates, choosing one end of the pipe as 0,0,0.
I then join the points using the line command. I then put the bend radii on using the bend command.
I then draw a 2d sketch of the 2 circles representing the id , od of the pipe on a normal plane at the start point 0,0,0
I then sweep the 2D sketch along the path of the 3D sketch. I then place axes at the center of each straight portion of pipe . I then place points the intersection points of consecutive axes to replicate the original setting out points (3D x,y,z coordinates) that I used in the 3D sketch.
Then I create my idw with 3 orthographic views (showing the relevant axes as a symbols in each view, an isometric view and a coordinate table showing the x,y,z coordinates of each labelled change of direction. I then pull the pipe into an assembly and put the fittings on each end.
This is another IDW showing the fittings and a parts list. I have inventor suite 2012, along with tube and pipe. However I have never tried it.I don't know how it works, maybe it would be better to use that?
Another question on the measuring of pipes. If a sample is made and then backdraughting needs to be done how do you measure it.
Method used before I arrived was measuring lengths and angles. Highly inaccurate. Never worked. Pipes never drawn. Ended up being photographed only, which was not good enough to make spare parts for service technicians in the field, they had to go out to measure on site and make up on site.
I introduced measuring the change of direction vertices of the centreline of the pipe as if there was not bend radius.
More accurate, but highly difficult to measure. Use steel rules and squares. Never right the first time. Always have to check putting the pipe on top of a full scale drawing.
Tried to improve method of measurement by printing out a A0 piece of graph paper and using that as the background to lay the pipe on. Better/easier and more accurate again, but still not spot on, have to check and adjust using the pipe on top of a full scale plot.
Short of buying some type of expensive 3D measuring machine, which in our case would not warrant the cost as we do not do this type of drawing 100 per cent of our time, not even 30 per cent, what is the best method of measuring pipes accurately.
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Jan 20, 2012
I have a piece that I'm trying to develop to add into an assembly. The piece I'm trying to create is a cast piece of steel that I'm trying to form to a radius. The piece basically starts out as a flat part and then is formed to a radius. I want to form it from flat to radius so that the contours will match the radius of the piece.
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Nov 3, 2011
Ive got a job im doing that requires the use of chinese steel.
There is a revit library and a asd library for chinese steel sections.
Is there chinese steel that can be added tothe content centre.
If so where can i get it and how do i load it?
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Jan 4, 2013
I was wondering the best way to model a steel tensioner cable in Inventor. The assembly I have designed is of a cable fixed between two brackets which are fastened on two structural beams. I am looking accurately model the cable attachment on the brackets. My inital thought would be to extrude the length of cable through a pre-defined path between the bracket fixing holes however this would not represent a 'true life scenario'.
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Mar 28, 2013
I am using IV 2010. Any stainless steel channel drawn up? Particularly 3 X 4.75#, 4 X 6.69# and 6 X 8.3#.
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Jun 12, 2012
I have a question regarding the best way to model a sheet of corrugated steel. I would guess the easiest and quickest method would be to create a profile curve, offset a thickness and extrude this to the desired length. I was wondering how would I go about sketching out an accurate profile curve that could be used to create the form?
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2013 SP2 64-Bit Edition
Windows 7 HP Z400, Intel Xeon W3550 3.07GHz
12.0GB RAM, ATI FirePro V4800 (FireGL)
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Nov 19, 2012
Is it possible to calculate the deflection a steel block will get, just form it one weight. Just use standard steel material, it is only supported at the end.
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Jun 27, 2012
Texture map that will simulate checker plate and industrial steel grating? This would be for Inventor 2013.
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Aug 29, 2012
I want to create frame made out of structural steel. In order to do that Invwentor is giving me no option but to make Layout Sketch (any other way?), which then i should use for inserting members. Now, when i want to creat layout it does not give me an option of assigning it to a work planes i created. It always sketches it in default XY plane. I need to create 3D layout that will follow several work planes i created. I tried selecting any of the other work planes before clicking on layout button but no luck.
solidworks 2010
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Aug 27, 2009
I am looking at the Content Center data. In this specific case, ANSI AISC Rectangular flat bar steel.
The calculations for Section Modulus seem to be the same for both parameters Wx and Wy.
The calculation for Wx shows in the column properties as: (({G_W} * {G_H} * {G_W}) / 6)
The calculation for Wy shows in the column properties as: (({G_W} * {G_W} * {G_H}) / 6)
These calculations show in the Expression Column as red text. I can modify them but I have no option to OK the dialog box.
The Moment of inertia calculations that are later in the family table use these sections as part of their calculations.
Am I wrong here in my belief that the Section Modulus calculations are wrong and therefore the Moment of Inertia are wrong also?
As an extension of this question, does the Stress Analysis in 2010 use these calculations? Are these numbers used anywhere?
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May 24, 2013
I am trying to constrain a curved wheel to a round, steel track. No constraint has been effective so far. Is there anything I can do to make the wheels stay on track?
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Sep 27, 2013
When assigning materials to a part in inventor the process is simple, however when one wishes to assign a specific steel type ie ASTM A516 as opposed to just a generic steel then this is where it gets a little more complicated.
This specific steel type will also need to be called up in the parts list relevant to the individual part that it is attached to.
I know that a custom material can be added to the favourites section in the materials library,and this can be done if required.
Have i delved deep enough into the inventor materials library , do the basic steel and others materials ie plastics break down into specific types with their elastic properties,yield stresses etc etc in other words a more comprehensive materials library or is this something that must be created by custom material input.
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Aug 7, 2013
We use a lot of #4 finish Stainless steel sheet.
I have automated the changing of the active renderstyle to "Polished Brushed" to approximate this, but usually orientation is important. For instance, the texture will be around tube, and on large sheets, we want to keep all the sections orientated one specific direction.
I'd like to be able to easily rotate the texture thru 90 degrees (and possibly, a user selectable angle).
I'd prefer not to have to manually select a face first, either.
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Sep 18, 2012
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I am looking for the best way to place multiple columns in a single part file (as independant parts). I want to do this to accurately represent a steel structure that we purchase with a single part number. The structure is purchased and not modified so I figured a single part file would be better than an assembly file with multiple parts.
I thought the best way would be to extrude a 2D wide flange beam profile. However I would like to just pick the profile from a database (content center?) instead of going through the hassle of sketching each profile manually.
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Aug 18, 2008
how to show a good representation (quick and easy) of a knockout on a thin steel part?
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Oct 4, 2012
I've generated my steel frame model using a skeletal model technique. So my part file consists of only sketch lines representing where I want my steel to be placed. I've created an assembly and used that in my inventor.dwg file.
The problem is that I need to dimension to the sketch file and not to the model shapes because the sketch lines define the center of gravity. These lines aren't visible even though I've right-clicked on the content and selected "Get Model Sketches". How I can get my skeletal model through to the DWG environment?
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Oct 28, 2012
It was not me. How can I increase the length up to 20000? In general, how is this done?
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Aug 30, 2012
what is the quickest way to change the length of an extruded shape? for example i have a beam that is 10' and want to make it 5'...
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Oct 18, 2011
It seems there have been a change in some system variable i ACAD2012 that changes the way a line lengthens when you use the grips.
I want the length to change relative to the selected grip not determine the total length of the line!
I'm guessing that it have something to do with polar tracking, if I turn it of the stretching works the way I want.
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Apr 13, 2012
I inserted an an Angle block from PE Symbols into my Drawing, but it is only 2 dimensional.
I have forgotten how to change the block to a solid, and then to extrude it to a given length.
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