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.
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Controlled Through ILogic
Mar 4, 2013Any way or a code to physically change the sheet metal defaults using iLogic code, I want to change parts in my assembly without opening each individual part and changing it there. Inventor 2014, Windows 7, 64 bit.
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Oct 3, 2013Is this possible in ilogits? Imports sheet metall rule from ilogic
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 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 :: ILogic Rule For Modeling / Sheet Metal State?
Oct 6, 2011What is the iLogic rule for identifying if a part is in a "modeling" state or "sheet metal" state?
View 5 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Defaults (Use Thickness From Rule) - ILogic
Sep 9, 2013know a rule to check if this dialog box sheet metal defaults "Use Thickness from Rule" is checked, and checked a rule to automatically clear since using a rule amending the plate thickness but if the box is checked catastrophic error occurs, and unchecking the rule works as expected.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Ilogic - Sheet Metal Part Auto Update
Oct 18, 2013i made a sheet metal part.ipt but that file is not updating immediately, i have added
iLogicVb.UpdateWhenDone = True
InventorVb.DocumentUpdate()
also tick marked in parameters for IMMEDIATe update
AutoCAD Inventor :: ILogic Rule To Insert Sheet Metal Thickness
May 1, 2013In my title block I have a material section that pulls to iProperties from the model
One is material, which displays the material used in the model
and the other is manually input by me in the comments section of the model, I typically only use this field for sheet metal description, example, .125 Sheet Metal, this saves me from a drawing view to show thickness only.
In my sheet metal template I have checked the little box for the thickness model parameter so it will show up as a custom property - model.
So i can display the thickness parameter anytime the sheet metal base view is placed.
My issue is I want the thickness property to have the following with it "Sheet Metal"
But I only want this to appear if the base view is in fact sheet metal, all other parts and assemblies, this field would be blank,
So this is what I want when a sheet metal part is placed:
This is what I want to display when a part is placed:
This is what I get when anything is placed:
Sheet Metal shows up because:
I am looking for a Rule that will only apply <Thickness> Sheet Metal to my title block only if the base view is in fact a sheet metal part. Is this possible??
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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.
View 1 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD 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 :: Sheet Metal ILogic Rule Not Executing On Non-rectangular Base Sketch?
Aug 5, 2013I have a template that I have created, in it I have a rule that changes the stock number and description based on which sheet metal rule is selected. The weird thing is it works correctly if the first sketch is a rectangle. If you sketch a circular shape and make that the face it will not work. It blanks out the values for the stock number and description.
I'm running Inventor 2014 update 2.
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SyntaxEditor Code Snippet
DimiPropValAsString=""
DimiPropDesAsString=""
SelectCaseSheetMetal.GetActiveStyle()
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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.
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Import Sheet Metal Model
Sep 21, 2012I have a few 3d models of some sheet metal models in AutoCAD. I want to do a software driven flat pattern in order to make repeatable and reliable flat patters in the future.
View 6 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Styles - Import Library?
Oct 10, 2013I have custom material, appearance, and sheet metal libraries. I exported all my sheet metal styles. When I try to import them, I get this message:
Error loading file 'file:///M:/00_Styles/SheetMetalStyles.styxml'.
Cannot find reference to Colors style named 'Stainless - 2B' in file:///M:/00_Styles/SheetMetalStyles.styxml.
Style 'Materialstainless Steel, 304 2B' has not been loaded from file:///M:/00_Styles/SheetMetalStyles.styxml.
The color and material it is looking for are both in the active style library.
Inventor 2013
Win 7 Pro SP1 (x64)
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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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 :: Internal Name For Import Style Command (in Style Editor)
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 :: 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.
View 5 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Bin - Add Flange
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.
View 3 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Perforation In Sheet Metal
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.
View 9 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: How To Model ACM Sheet Metal
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.
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Normal Cut In Sheet Metal
Sep 6, 2012how incredible it is that Inventor still does not have a functional normal cut option for sheet metal like Solidworks and Solidedge have long had and I agree. I realize that there are the standard workflows like using derive and thicken to get around this problem. However, for those interested, there is a way to make a normal cut (for laser/cnc) directly in the sheet metal part in many cases. It involves using a sketch to split a face and then using the resulting profile for a thicker/cut feature. I'm always interested in any other methods out there for obtaining normal cuts in complex sheet metal (for a clean dxf export). By the way, Autodesk, do you actually not have any plans of ever adding functionality in this area?
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Tabs
Feb 3, 2012what's the best way to make tabs on a rolled round ring. I got it done using unfold/refold option but I can not get sheet metal flat.
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal Extents Add-in?
Jul 3, 2012I am using IV ultimate 2013
just found about this add-in:[URL]
But its not working for me:
I ran the installer, created a sheet metal part and hit rebuild all, it did not create any proeprties, also tried to manually create the properteis then hit rebuild, no go.
I also did a search on my hardrive for the ApplicationPlugins, and placed the sheet metal folder in all of them(there were 3) tried again noto.
The add-in also does not appear in the add-in manager.
Or is there different what to get the flat pattern dimensions in 2013
AutoCAD Inventor :: Cannot Convert To Sheet Metal
Dec 7, 2012I have just modelled a part with some faces and tried to convert to sheet metal to have inventor make the bends between the faces. However when trying to convert to sheet metal i get the following error message (Autodesk Inventor Professional Tip) - "This model cannot be converted to Sheet Metal because it contains features that have created multiple bodies. In order to convert to Sheet Metal these features must first be removed."
As the picture show the part only has 1 solid. Even when deleting all features except the "base" face I get the same error message or Tip as Inventor calls it.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Sheet Metal - Cut Across Bend
Dec 20, 2012I have a sheet metal door with a little bracket that gets welded to the inside lip through a cut-out in the face of the door. (see assembly)
I can't get the cut-out to line up flush with the inside lip of the door, as that is where the brackets gets welded to. the current aseembly is set-up the way I want, but I can't get a flat pattern on the door, becasue of the cut going across the bend.
I have checked off the "cut across bend" in the cut dialogue box, but this leaves a small (~1/32) lip in the cut-out and runs interference in the placement of the bracket.
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Product Designer at TESInc.ca
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Create A Sheet Metal Jog?
Oct 5, 2007How can I create a sheet metal jog? Like the attached. I used a contor flange to creat this one, but I have to add a jog to an existing part and don't want to have to totally redraw it just to get the jog. I'm hoping you can add it like you can a flange.
View 9 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Slice Sheet Metal
Nov 13, 2011I was designing a part which consisted in a circular sheet metal part with a hole in the center, and a bent rectangular radii-oriented section. The second feature is the one I want to give focus in this thread.
Take a circular sheet metal with a diameter of 30 mm and a thickness of 1 mm. Now, to achieve the bent section one would perform - in a workshop or any other equivalent - two parallel slices of about 5 mm in length with a distance from each other of 4 mm. The slice would start in the circumference and end somewhere nearer to the center of the disc, but not parallel to a radius (since its parallel to another slice 4 mm apart as said before). After the slicing was done, one would bend the section between the slices 90 degrees to any of the sides.
Now, in Inventor I couldn't find a way to do this. I couldn't just slice a line through the disc. I worked it around by cutting rectangles of 0.2 mm in width and with the length of the desired slices, and then using the folding command to bend it 90 degrees. Is it possible to perform this so called slices?