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by Natustell
Fri May 05, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: Inventor
Topic: Reference Physical iProperties In Parameter Equation
Replies: 0
Views: 2115

Reference Physical iProperties In Parameter Equation

I need to calculate the mass offset of an assembly relative to an axis. How do I reference an iProperty > Physical (Mass, X, Y, etc) in a parameter equation? I tried iProperties.mass, iProperties.Value("Physical", "Mass"), and just <mass> and had no luck. I didn't find any compre...
by Natustell
Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Inventor
Topic: Apply Gear Parameters to Existing Geometry
Replies: 0
Views: 1532

Apply Gear Parameters to Existing Geometry

CAD Program: Inventor 2022 I need to simulate a gear train in an existing gearbox. The models for all the gears already exist and are highest level of detail. I read into the gear tools in Inventor, but they seem to be for generating gear trains from scratch. Remaking all the gears and re-adding the...
by Natustell
Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: Inventor
Topic: Force Drawing Dimensions/Tolerances To Match Model
Replies: 2
Views: 1091

Force Drawing Dimensions/Tolerances To Match Model

I want the precision and tolerance type of dimensions to match the model. The precision and tolerance type set by the style can be ignored or the style can define dimensions to inherit from the model, either way is fine. Example 1: I model a cuboid with a length of 18.5 mm. I add a dimension for it'...
by Natustell
Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: SW Simulation
Topic: Can't Resolve Error In Static Stress Simulation
Replies: 2
Views: 2823

Re: Can't Resolve Error In Static Stress Simulation

What SOLIDWORKS version and service pack are you using? Also, if you switch from the FFEPlus solver to some other solver (e.g. Intel Direct Sparse) in the study properties page, it may solve: image.png That worked, thanks. Why was FFEPlus automatically selected if it can't sim this? This isn't a we...
by Natustell
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: SW Simulation
Topic: Can't Resolve Error In Static Stress Simulation
Replies: 2
Views: 2823

Can't Resolve Error In Static Stress Simulation

Running my sim results in the following error: "The Iterative Solver stopped. Numerical difficulties. (Preconditioning failed) Please check model boundary conditions. No results saved." I've seen this before and it's always been a missing boundary condition, but not this time. I can't figu...
by Natustell
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Inventor
Topic: Model States "Won't Separate"
Replies: 1
Views: 1014

Model States "Won't Separate"

I created a model state to show an assembly instruction step (Instructions Page 1). The changes made to Instructions Page 1 affect Master and vice versa. I have used Model States many times before and this is a new problem. Recreating the assembly is not really feasible, so I hope I can undo whateve...
by Natustell
Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Inventor
Topic: Inventor Search Shortcut And Better Drop Down
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Re: Inventor Search Shortcut And Better Drop Down

As you have noticed, IV kinda move away from the keyboard. I moved away from the keyboard in SW with a 15 button mouse. Left hand on 3D mouse, right hand on mouse. I don't have another hand for the keyboard. Right click at the end of the ribbon, you can get to Ribbon options. Go to Customize User C...
by Natustell
Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Inventor
Topic: Inventor Search Shortcut And Better Drop Down
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Inventor Search Shortcut And Better Drop Down

I am forced to transition from Solidworks to Inventor. Inventor is pretty good except for one glaring fault that massively slows my workflow: no shortcut for Search Commands. In Solidworks, I almost never used the ribbon. I hit "S" then rapidly typed part of the command or menu that I need...
by Natustell
Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Inventor
Topic: Inventor: Command Alias Dialog Not Appearing
Replies: 0
Views: 1395

Inventor: Command Alias Dialog Not Appearing

CAD Software: Autodesk Inventor Professional 2022 I followed the steps here: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2020/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/GUID-CFFD2B55-A7FB-44F9-8B52-2DF68553F384-htm.html Command Alias Dialogue will not appear. I just want to n...