AutoCAD Inventor :: Inserted 2D Sketch - How To Constrain To Match Existing 3D Model
Aug 8, 2013Do you know how to constrain 2d cad sketch to match existing 3D model. see screenshot. Is it doable?
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AutoCAD Inventor :: How To Use Existing Sketch While Making New Part (model)
Aug 12, 2013I have made a part - a motor that has four holes.
Now I'm trying to make another part, which will be aluminium plate that needs to have holes in exactly same points as the motor. My assembly containts both that parts.
What I'm trying to do is to reference in sketch a point that comes from different part (motor).
I could do it by hand, make it look that the holes are on top of each other but then there will be an error which doesn't seem professional.
In some tutorial on yt I have only found that using points one can reference the holes more easily, but it didn't show how.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Using VBA To Constrain A Sketch
Jun 26, 2012I've managed to hack together some code to draw a rectangle and dimension it. Now I want to constrain it to the origin. I figure either using two dimensions from a top/side to the origin and setting the dimension as half of the other respective dimension would work. Or constraining the center point of a top/side line to be vertical/horizontal to the origin.
The problem I'm having is I do not know how to reference the origin. So until I figure out how to reference the origin point I can't use either method.
Public Sub DrawSketchLine() ' Check to make sure a sketch is open. If Not TypeOf ThisApplication.ActiveEditObject Is PlanarSketch Then MsgBox "A sketch must be active." Exit Sub End If ' Set a reference to the active sketch. Dim oSketch As PlanarSketch Set oSketch = ThisApplication.ActiveEditObject ' Set a reference to the transient geometry collection. Dim oTransGeom As TransientGeometry Set oTransGeom = ThisApplication.TransientGeometry Dim oUOM As UnitsOfMeasure Set oUOM =
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Constrain Sketch With Image
Sep 5, 2013How to become able to fully constrain a sketch with an image in it? Always stalls at 1 dimension required. Try a sketch with only an imported image.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Constrain To Origin In 3D Sketch
Dec 1, 2011How is this accomplished in Inventor? The 3D sketch environment seems intentionally crippled. Many of the constrains are not available, and the "include geometery" command refuses to include the origin (or any other planes and axis for that matter).
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Possible To Constrain Sketch Entities
Apr 5, 2013Is it possible to constrain sketch entities, (like lines), to a plane, (make the line and plane coincident)?
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: How To Turn Over Inserted Sketch
Aug 21, 2013I made an assembly, placed a part and a sketch and constrained it, the first assembly file.
I want to turn it over, like in the second assembly.
The matemate and mateflush options in the constrain dialog box yield the same result, unlike in the tutorial:
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Sketch Changes Constrain Status After Rebuild
Oct 22, 2012I have a sketch that Inventor changes its status between under constrained, over constrained, and fully constrained depending on dimensions (makes sense), and wether I rebuild the model (WTF?).
Steps to reproduce:
1) Open the attached .ipt file.
2) Examine Sketch11 (under Face3) It should be fully constrained.
3) Exit the sketch. Open the parameters dialog and change the value of "angle" from 45 to 60. (If you get an error message change it to 50 first, then 60. It's a work in progress.)
4) Re-examine Sketch11. It is now under constrained.
5) Exit the skecth and go to the manage tab. Click "Rebuild All".
6) Re-examine Sketch11. It is now fully constrained.
7) Scratch your head and post back with your theory.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Resolution Of Image Inserted Into Sketch
Feb 28, 2003When I insert a image into a sketch what resolution does Inventor use?
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Constrain Line To Center Of Curve (3D Sketch)?
Sep 14, 2012I made a bunch of lines, then used the bend command to make curves where they intersected. I'm trying to put lines connecting A to C and B to D. How do I constrain the ends of the lines to the center of the curves?
View 9 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Possible To Constrain Text Height In Part Sketch?
Jan 10, 2012When I add a text to a sketch, I can constrain the rectangle to set its size, orientation and position.And I can set the text width to fit into the rectangle. But I wasn't able to set the text height to fit into the rectangle.
Am I missing something or is the fit text option doing only half the job?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Number Of Constraints Needed To Fully Constrain A Sketch
Aug 28, 2013When you're working on a sketch in the part environment the status bar shows the number of constraints needed to fully constrain the sketch. For example "2 Dimensions Needed".
How do you retrieve this value using Visual Basic Net?
AutoCAD Inventor :: BMP Or JPG Image Inserted In Sketch Appears Blank And Gray
Apr 4, 2012I have one Inventor Pro 2012 SP1 user who is trying to insert a bmp image into a sketch so he can create a decal and the image appears blank and gray. See the attached screen capture. We converted the bmp to a jpg and we get the same result. When I insert the bmp into a sketch on my workstation and it views correctly. I've logged into the same workstation as the user who is having the problem and the image also views correctly. I tried to change the file associaiton from Microsoft Picture View to Paint and I get the same result.
Here are his workstation specs:
Dell Precision T5400 - Xeon Quad Core - 2.93 GHz
Windows XP SP2 - x32
4 GB RAM
Nvidia Quadro FX 570
AutoCAD Inventor :: Inserted Model Changes Form During Constraint
May 25, 2012I have a model with 12 circular connectors placed (constrained) in the housing surface. well 11 of them are. The last one WILL NOT behave. when i use the insert constraint (or any constraint) the model of the connector modifies itself and becomes a new model with errors.
i have deleted it from the assembly, saved, closed, opened and when re - inserted have the same problem.
I have re-saved the connector model from its original location to the library folder, re-inserted and got the same problem. The connector model is fine in the assembly up until i try to constrain it.
all the connectors were drawn the same way, using parameters, and saved into the same library folder.
I don't understand how adding a constraint can cause a model in a diffferent folder to be modified.
Windows 7 64 bit
Inventor 2012 Professional
Dell T1600 CPU E31245 @ 3.30GHz
8 GB RAM
AutoCAD Inventor :: Cannot Select Origin To Constrain Sketch With Dimension To Origin?
Oct 4, 2012I cannot select origin to constrain sketch with dimension to origin?
I selected Sketch,
expanded origin,
selected mywork plan (xy)
drew rectangle,
input dims,
right click for marking menu,
selected dimensions,
Origin is yellow,
cannot select it and then edge of rect to set dim that will center sketch on origin? Just like the videos show, but cannot select origin>
AutoCAD Inventor :: Existing Sketch To Symbol?
Dec 17, 2013Is there a way to turn an existing sketch into a symbol, in an idw, so that it can be reused?
View 3 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Reattaching Existing Dimension In Sketch
May 15, 2013I have a part.I use some Parameters of this part as linked to other parts.Once I change any parameter used as linked the other parts will follow it automatically.So I have drive and driven parts.
Now for some reason I need to change some geometry in my drive part in the way my drive dimension must be reattached to other geometry points.
I cannot delete and create the new dimension even with the same name since all my driven parts will lose this linked parameter in either way and this parameter becomes static (Reference Parameter).
I wish I can preserve the existing dimension (parameter) and reattach it to other geometry.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Turn Existing Sketch Into A Symbol?
Jun 2, 2012ACA2011My dimensions seem to be fickle with regard to snaping. I've got my OSNAPs on, and I can't snap to a structural beam above, nor can I snap to a window sill. I can dim to the mid point of the window sill by using .x & .y filters, and can only snap to the axis line on a beam. Is there a toggle somewhere?
View 4 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Add Closed Sketch Loops To Existing Feature?
Nov 26, 2012is there a way to use vb to add closed sketch loops to an existing feature?
I am trying to create a parametric template for a fan guard assembly, complete with drawings.
I am using an arrangement of circles defined using some linear sketch patterns as the cross-section of a revolved feature. Using ilogic/vb, I want to automate the number and spacing of items in the linear pattern, and then update the loops selected for the revolved feature.
I have found code on this forum (courtesy of Curtis Waguespack) that I can use to select all closed loops and create a feature. I can apply this code to create a NEW revolved feature, but I haven't been able to figure out how to use it to UPDATE an existing feature.
I need the feature to UPDATE rather than create new to maintain links in my assemblies and drawings.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Sketch Orientation / Can't Dimension To Any Existing Vertices Or Edges
Feb 16, 2009Why the heck does Inventor arbitrarily orient sketches as it sees fit? I often create my first sketch on the right (YZ) plane and Inventor, stupidly turns the sketch where "RIGHT" in the viewcube reads from top to bottom.
I know all the things to do to AFTER this happens, but it shouldn't happen in the first place. If I turn my sketch so that up is up, like it should be, I then have to remember that vertical is horizontal, which is now vertical. I can't change the sketch coordinate system. It's the first sketch and there is nothing to align it to.
How to prevent the above example from occurring in the first place.
This, and the fact that I can't dimension to any existing vertices or edges without projecting them first, really make me hate using Inventor sometimes. To me, these are huge problems, neither of which Solidworks has. At worst, both of these behaviors should be configurable.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Rip Command - Set Proper Thickness In Sheet Metal Styles To Match Model
Jun 5, 2013When I use the rip commandment a message appears " for proper folding the model should have uniform thickness equal to the model parameter thickness. Please set the proper thickness in the sheet metal styles to match your model".
View 9 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: How To Design Packaging Around Existing Model
Dec 19, 2012The company I work for is a wooden packaging company. We recently purchased Inventor to open large file models from John Deere to design a wooden pallet/crate to package the part. Basically, what I am asking for 'get started'. I know how to pull in files, but I am just trying to figure out how to design packaging around this existing model.
View 7 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Hide Project Geometry From Model Sketch -> DXF
Mar 6, 2013Is there a way to hide project geometry from model sketch? I am modeling a sheetmetal part where I need to sketch centermaks, part number etc. for laser cutting. I want to use xy planes for symmetry reasons when sketching, but I don't want them to appear in dxf. This is a problem if I create a dxf directly from the model.
Usually I create dxf files from drawing by adding new sheet where I create flat pattern view from the spesific part (excluding machinigs etc, only thermal cut boundaries visible). In the drawing I am allso able to show model sketches and hide unwanted project geometry. Is it possible to include these sketches to dxf?
AutoCAD Inventor :: Model Update After Modify Feature Sketch
Feb 27, 2012I'm a new 2009 Inventor user (use mostly Solidworks for other jobs) and how to make the model update after I modify a feature sketch (e.g. I only add one more circle/hole to a sketch used for a somple extrusion, but the extra hole doesn't appear on the model). Tried all update-related commands but no luck so far. If I delete the feature and recreate it again everything works fine, but I stuff up all other features and mates that use the reference geometry...
View 2 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Display Model Sketch In Part Drawing
Mar 20, 2013How can I display a sketch or projected geometry that is not a closed loop in a ipt drawing? Historically I have to use a closed loop and emboss in order to display the geometry in a drawing.
Then move that forward to a DXF file for its intended use. I think there should be a way to just have lines placed on the model and display it on a drawing without it having to be a feature.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Can't Use Model Sketches Within A Drawing View Sketch?
Apr 16, 2012I can "Get Model Sketch" to make it appear visible in a drawing view. But I can find no way to use these "edges" or "lines" or "entities" or whatever they are, later in a drawing view sketch. No way to project them from Model Sketch to Drawing View sketch. I can attach leaders and dimensions to these Model Sketch entitites but I can find no way to use them in a sketch owned by the drawing view. Am I missing something?
IV2012 SP1
AutoCAD Inventor :: 2013 / Model Will Not Update After Sketch Edit
Jul 15, 2013Tried to do something that all other 3D softwares seem to have no problem with, even inventor at least when we were using the old versions.
Editting sketch - close sketch. No model update.
This is an existing 3D model created with inv2011. inv2013 does not like much of what we created in the old releases of inv.
Sketch gives me 1 dimension. Part and drawing give the old dimension value.
This is yet another major sign of unstable software. Over 24 software issues discovered from changing inv2011 to inv2013.
AutoCAD .NET :: Make Inserted Objects Gripped To Positions Of Existing Entities
Apr 26, 2013A Leader can be associative if it's drawn to a grip point . Is there a way to make inserted objects gripped to positions of existing entities?
If it's something to do with object overrule then it may be put in the too hard basket.
AutoCAD Inventor :: Model Custom Property To Sketch Symbol Definition
Sep 29, 2011How would i insert the "variable name" of a custom iProp to a sketched symbol definition (in an idw)?
I can plonk the value of the iProp in no worries, but to make it "live" is a bit beyond me...
Sub WeldNote()On Error Resume NextDim oDoc As DrawingDocumentDim SketchedSym As SketchedSymbolDefinitionDim oNoteDef As SketchedSymbolDefinitionDim oDefSketch As SketchDim oTextbox As TextBoxDim SNewText As StringDim sNoteText As StringDim oReffedDoc As DocumentDim lReffedWeldType As Long'Err.ClearIf
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AutoCAD Inventor :: Unable To Show Dual Dimensions In Model Sketch?
Jan 9, 2013Unable to find a way to show dual dimensions in my model shetch.
View 8 Replies View RelatedAutoCAD Inventor :: Reset Sketch And Extrusion Numbers In Browser Tree Along With Model Parameters
Jun 11, 2013I want to reset the number for the sketches, extrusions, etc. in the browser tree of my template file to start with 01 instead of sketch48 and extrusion69.
I also want to reset the model parameters to start with d0 instead of d485.
The attached image show an example of a simple cylinder that I created from my .ipt template file.