This in Inventor world is called "Demoting". Besides. If unchecked, the appearance is set to default appearance of the target part. Parts or components that fit inside the bounding box are removed. I have been trying the Document.SaveAs function with the SaveCopyFlag as both True, and False but it doesn't seem to make a difference. A STL file approximates the original model using mesh geometry. How to convert an Inventor Assembly to Part? As a side note, the derive functionality is also used for mirrored parts, substitute Level of Detail parts and simplified parts. 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. SolidWork Newbie since 2001-Currently using SW2017 Inventor Newbie since 2019 Create the new empty assembly and save it. Glad you joined us from lurking in the shadows. Follow the dialog window to set various options depending on your downstream needs. I don't know if that is defaul though, I did the " Save Copy As" then picked the .stl option, as for the other method, go to theAssemble --> dropdown arrow under shrinkwrap/shrinkwrap substitute --> Create simplified part --> single solid body--> click okay. You can save the assembly in any format (i.e. I tried using pack and go on an assembly. The element renaming follows this pattern: Surface body nodes are renamed "Srf1", "Srf2", and so on, and Surface feature nodes are renamed "Surface1", "Surface2", and so on. If it's another solid modeling software (SW, for instance), then STEP. 3D ContentCentral 2D 3D 2D 2,550,431 CAD 2D 3D 2D One more thing is that the mass is also written even if the file is read-only, and that is not correct if you use a release process. Change the part a bit so it gets dirtied (also assembly will get dirtied). Dependent components of a suppressed component are not listed.). If the option is set to No, the files will not be prompted to saved. I can loop through all the referenced documents and save them to the same directory as the .iam file, but when I save the actual .iam it still saves a copy of everything to the Documents/Inventor. Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use| 2023 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved. From there you refine the parameters that define the simplified model. This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. Convert an Inventor Assembly to a single part. I have a script which opens a STEP file, and I do some operations within it, and then I attempt to save it as a .iam file and referenced .ipt/.iam files. When I've had a need to do something like this, I simply create a new subassembly_C in the top level assembly, and then save the top level assembly. A geometric constraint is applied (by default) between the selected face and the face created from the new sketch. There are many other application options that have similarconsequences! Report 0 Likes Reply 6 REPLIES Message 2 of 7 jhackney1972 Ask the community or share your knowledge. Solved by Cadmanto. I notice that when I save the .iam file, it saves all its referenced parts to my User/Documents/Inventor folder instead of the same folder as where I am saving the .iam file. If required, click Select from Base to allow graphical selection of components from the base component window. If the Y-axis is perpendicular to the Top plane, the model is rotated so the Inventor Z-axis is perpendicular to the View Cube Top plane. When an assembly is released, it means that all components need to be released (not subject to further change). 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. Right-click the Substitute you want to edit and click, In the browser, right-click the substitute model and click, In the browser, right-click the and select. This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. You can remove geometry by visibility and size to simplify the part. Use the Simplify command to reduce the content within an assembly by removing components, features, and output a simplified part file. Create a Simplified Part from an Assembly The Simplify command creates either a derived solid or a derived surface composite part from an assembly. Component position contributes to defining the envelope size. https://forums.autodesk.com/inventor-ideas/application-options-changeability-blocking. Change the part a bit so it gets dirtied (also assembly will get dirtied). Creates a single solid body derived part with no seams between planar faces. Select or hover over "File" then select "Save As." Add Tip Ask Question Download Step 20: Save Assembly Creating an in-place part has the same result as inserting a previously created part file. Extend Simplification Panel and choose Create simplified Part. Solution: Check one of the following: Option 1 Open Assembly file. Perhaps you can just save the original assembly as a new assembly and simply remove the unwanted parts. Sketches that are not shared or consumed by features are included in the base component. Click the Representations tab to select a Design View, Positional, and Level of Detail representation. The mass need to be recomputed. The type of file and the method you use to open the iProperties dialog box determines the available tabs. I wish I could mark all of your posts as solutions because I essentially used elements of each to get my new file. I also like the replies you give "In General" and try to understand what is different sometimes between the theory and the practice. Is this possible? Can't find what you're looking for? To Create a Derived Assembly (not available in Inventor LT) You may also include or exclude sketches, work geometry, and parameters. This is not correct. 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. I then close the top level assembly (without saving changes) and reopen it. Save assembly (and all parts involved) to specific location using API. only found the ipn files. Welcome to Autodesks Inventor Forums. Changes in design views do not affect envelope size. You should activate the part (double click, or rt click and edit) in the assembly before making the change if you want to see it on the part. The .Save2 will save without a confirmation prompt, unlike .Save. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular Inventor topics. If the App options is not turned on, the mass of such part will show N/A. Also, any assembly consuming the part will have N/A. Can't find what you're looking for? Excludes component from the derived part. Inventor iLogic , API and Customization Forum, Select the Derive tool in the Create section of the 3D Model ribbon, Navigate to your saved assembly file on disk. Upvote 1 Upvoted 2 Downvote 11 Downvoted 12 Arthur Kim Answered on 4 Apr, 2016 02:43 AM IF YOU MAKE ONE SOLID PART IN ASSEMBLY THEN USE MERGE IN COMPONENT OPERATION. Success! file you have exported from AutoCAD. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. It might help to set the subassembly_A and subassembly_B files to read-only before starting this process, just to be safe. Step 1: Open Inventor and import assemblies from SOLIDWORKS actual assembly and allowed modifications. Also and more critical that if the file is to be released in Vault that the mass is filled in correctly, this is often not the case. For example, an occurrence that is invisible is set to Exclude. Create and save your assembly Open a new part file Select the Derive tool in the Create section of the 3D Model ribbon Navigate to your saved assembly file on disk Follow the dialog window to set various options depending on your downstream needs. The same method can be used for creating your own presets. When accessed from the BIM Content environment, theOutput Type is locked to Substitute. After you select the components, click Accept Selection. whole assembly will be saved as a single part. Continue selecting remaining components as needed to exclude them from the simplified part. i have found why my steps had connectivity to assembly, because when i imported them i kept reference model on. When creating a part, you can project geometry from the face of another part. I can upload the .stl version if you would need that. Go to Solution. "If you find my answer solved your question, please select the Accept Solution icon", John HackneyRetiredBeyond the Drafting Board. If you save the assembly again (without save dialog for multiple files), it will update the mass with no problem. At assembly level, the mass is aggregated from the parts (per quantity per Reference). What You Will Do: Prepare production drawing documents based on sales or production requests Produce drawings of Plan Views, exploded Assemblies, Assemblies, and Components. Inventor 2017.4.4 Update: INVGEN-6487: Fixed an issue where Rebuild all on a Frame generator assembly creates multiple Extends in part file INVGEN-13574: The browser node for Flush constraint now updates correctly when working with positional representations (except for Master) and setting values via API or iLogic. If required, turn off the Show All Objects check box to display only exported elements in the list. The active model state contains the components that define the envelope size. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. And, the assemblies will need to be recomputed. Then I simply promoted the components I needed. (I already tried all 'Save As', 'Save Copy As', Export', etc options). Creates the smallest file on disk. No problem about prompting to save, it is OK with us. This page has been translated for your convenience with an automatic translation service. If one of the iMate participants is a bounding box, it is a new body and the face is no longer available. Somehow update mass does not run properly on top assembly (it is still enabled after saving, while on other documents is not). Or ifyou like something that was saidand it was helpful, Kudosare appreciated. Creates a single solid body derived part with no seams between planar faces. Hey, yes and no. Inventor iLogic , API and Customization Forum. Hope you understand the issue here and maybe it is more or less only needed when using Vault and released files. Specify the maximum diagonal value for a bounding box. ____________________________________________________________. Check out the derived part tool. Here's an example of opening a STEP file (which I know is an assembly) and saving the assembly and its parts to a single location. 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