If you can't get the result you expect, attach the STEP file here for others to have a look at if that's allowable. Perhaps you can just save the original assembly as a new assembly and simply remove the unwanted parts. Can't find what you're looking for? See step 7 below. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Inventor topics. file you have exported from AutoCAD. Click Open to close the Open dialog box. Click the measure diagonal bounding box button, Click the selection priority you want to use. i have found why my steps had connectivity to assembly, because when i imported them i kept reference model on. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. (I already tried all 'Save As', 'Save Copy As', Export', etc options). A derived assembly may be a scaled, mirrored, or simplified version of the original. Create the new empty assembly and save it. So solution is to not use the Application Options for this but write an add-in that does the calculation only if the file is checked out and not Read-only. Check you have setting properly set "Update physical properties on save (Parts and Assemblies)". The mass issue occurs if we changed some sub-part in assembly (assembly being released), then it always wants to compute, which is logical since we would need to save (quick change) whole structure from that part above. Will this have any affect on saving as a new subassembly? It is set up this way to allow you to have additional processes done after the assembly, and for them to show on the correct drawings. Click the selection priority you want to use. To specify the body or bodies to include, expand the Solid Bodies folder and use the Status button to include or exclude bodies. I think you are one of the persons that are familiar with the world of Autodesk users outside Autodesk, isn't it, or am I wrong!? I have never done this and I have to say that I don't remember seeing this question posted here before. Enter a meaningful name for the new part file. Welcome to Autodesks Inventor Forums. I tried that tool but that's not what I wanted to do. If you prefer, you can make the constraint adaptive by setting an option on the Assembly tab of the Application Options dialog box. Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. Use command manageriLogic command to update mass (synchronous - important, otherwise it does not work!). What I need is to take some parts from subassembly A, some parts from subassembly B, and save those parts as a completely new assembly C. I don't want the assembly->subassembly relationship in the original file to be affected, I just want to create a new subassemly file without having to place and constrain all the individual parts again. Because this mechanism is written in more than only one "Object" before it is displayed as "Mass" this is not always saved correctly within the assembly. The Simplify command is not accessible when the model is in Express mode. When creating a part, you can project geometry from the face of another part. The reduced detail decreases memory consumption. I tried using pack and go on an assembly. Optionally, select a built-in preset to use. Furthermore since you have highlighted it: For (at least a Vault Environment) some application options should have been fixed and only to be changeable by an administrator. A derived assembly (not in LT) component originates from an assembly file and may contain parts, subassemblies, and derived parts. To edit the simplified substitute: To translate this article, select a language. Creates the smallest file on disk. I know that we as person/generation are asking every time more, but on the other hand the software resellers promise us also more every time! Go to Solution. Standard parts and iParts about your issue and find the best support option save these pieces a. "If you find my answer solved your question, please select the Accept Solution icon", John HackneyRetiredBeyond the Drafting Board. Can't find what you're looking for? Step 1: Open Inventor and import assemblies from SOLIDWORKS actual assembly and allowed modifications. Granted, the OP was, > It would be a lot more useful (for me, at least). If you ever need to convert an assembly file to a part file, use the Derive workflow. The selected and all child browser nodes. Solution: Within the Autodesk Inventor Assembly To use the Shrinkwrap process which is described in this article on how to create a Shrinkwrap part: As we all know, geometry is all stored in individual ipt files and it is where the mass is computed based on the geometry. Ask the community or share your knowledge. Click the down arrow to select an origin work plane as the mirror plane. The source is called the base component. Is this possible? Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved. Click OK. You now have a part file that is a dependent copy of an assembly file. It seems that we have two different issues here. I've done a bit of research on it and I don't believe this particular question has been asked before. You can create a derived part using a part, assembly (not in LT), sheet metal part, or weldment. For example: it would be common to "drill and pin at assembly" - two or more parts would be assembled (and possibly adjusted) and then pinned in place. I can upload the .stl version if you would need that. I learn new things pretty much every day. If the App options is not turned on, the mass of such part will show N/A. This option allows the part to resize or change position if the constraining parameters or components change. Items marked with this symbol are ignored in updates to the derived part. Component position contributes to defining the envelope size. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. Intersects the selected component with the derived part. Do not sell or share my personal information. The mass need to be recomputed. Ask the community or share your knowledge. By: To access: Right-click the file name in the Autodesk Inventor browser or Windows Explorer, and select iProperties. I'm starting with a STEP file (from a vendor). This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. Step 19: Save As The hard part is over, the assembly has been made and you've just added a new skill to your tool belt! Autodesk does not warrant, either expressly or implied, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information translated by the machine translation service and will not be liable for damages or losses caused by the trust placed in the translation service. The part renaming follows this pattern: "Part[sequence number]:[instance number]" which yields "Part1:1", "Part2:1", and so on. Go to Solution. Extruded features with From To or To extents to other assembly components are adaptive by default. Hi All,i have the same issue,but i don't understand way it need to be so complicated,is solidworks you do it in one "click"this is so useful when you need to convert assembly to simple part. Okay lets take the "can't change anything" out of there. ). Four built-in presets are provided, plus you can create your own. Try it for yourself-- I just did. Software installation, registration & licensing part resides with the assembly file > Export > CAD format save. If the Update Physical Properties on Save options is turned on, the affected files should be prompted to save. This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. You can save the assembly as a part, and then it's much easy to deal with in your assembly. This is not an official translation and may contain errors and inaccurate translations. For more information see To Work with Presets. How can I save the assembly to a folder, and have it save all it's referenced parts/assemblies to that folder as well in a way where I don't have to go back and fix the references? If the base part contains multiple visible solid bodies, select the required bodies to create a multi-body part. For example, an assembly with five parts creates a part with five solid bodies. Parts can terminate on the face of another component. If you want to create a multi-body part file, create one or more features or bodies. Ask the community or share your knowledge. Create the new part (use random shape) and save it. If the base part is a multi-body part with more than one body visible, no bodies are displayed in the graphics screen. It was also set the same in example above. If the option is set to No, the files will not be prompted to saved. If required, turn off the Show All Objects check box to display only exported elements in the list. Can't find what you're looking for? option, then open it in. If you want to edit with Inventor, then use a simplified assembly (=.ipt) file with the link to assembly broken. Change the part a bit so it gets dirtied (also assembly will get dirtied). If a sketch is active when you create the part, click Return to close the sketch. Go to Solution. What exactly do you mean by "a solid body where I can't change anything?" The Design View representation affects the status of components in the Body tab. Solved by Cadmanto. Somehow update mass does not run properly on top assembly (it is still enabled after saving, while on other documents is not). Verify that you have selected needed bodies, sketches, work geometry, parameters, and representations, and then click OK. On the Bodies tab, accept the default or use the Status buttons at the top to change the status of all selected components quickly. Although there is no CAD model in our template, a step file should have been created. Place multiple parts into assembly. And, the assemblies will need to be recomputed. If this solved your issue please mark thisposting "Accept as Solution". #Autodesk Inventor Quick Tip: Simplify assembly to a single part Solved by cwhetten. I see a real big progress in the newest version of Inventor of course, regarding the application options. Create a part or a virtual part in an assembly, Multiple components with older versions reference, Do not sell or share my personal information. From there you refine the parameters that define the simplified model. Items marked with this symbol are ignored in updates to the derived part. Solved by jjstr8. You can do it in two clicks with Simplify. Going back to the original Derived Component idea, you can Suppress Link or even Break Link with the original. You also can click a status icon next to an individual object and toggle the status options. This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. Inventor iLogic , API and Customization Forum. Click Tools > Options > System Options > Assemblies and select or clear Save new components to external files. Subtracts component from the derived part. In Inventor, go to the MANAGE TAB - iLogic Panel and click iTrigger. 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