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    Design Frame Problem - Inventor 2016

    Hi All, I've used Inventor since 2010 version and created lots of Frame layouts in the Design area and never noticed this problem until now. I create an assembly and use the 'Insert Frame' to place mainly flat bar. Sometimes I need to alter part of my design and save assemblies as R1, R2 etc...
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    bmp image in Drawing Title Block

    Hi All, I've now upgraded to Inventor 2016 and am looking at improving my drawing template. I want to insert a bmp image in the title block, that's OK I insert it and all looks fine. When I come to create a new drawing I get a message saying that the file cannot find my bmp logo. Where...
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    Helix Sweep Problem

    Hi All, I'm running Inventor Pro 2011 and am trying to model some Auger Drill bits, nothing really fancy at this stage. After an hour or so I finally got a sweep going over a Helix curve, the only thing is when I run SWEEP it follows the path OK but instead of going all the way up it goes half...
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    Inventor 2011 Pro Glass Objects

    Hi All, I see from various AutoCAD/Inventor publicity shots beautiful coloured glass objects that I would love to produce for some of our glass lights and rotating beacons. I've tried to produce this in my version of Inventor without success, is this something that only the newer versions...
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    Company Logo in Title Block

    Hi All, Inventor 2011 Pro. I've been playing around trying to get our company logo into the Title Block on our drawings, but no matter what I try I cannot get it to work. Is there a way, I managed to do it in AutoCAD without any bother. Best Rgds, Dave R.
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    Cannot Locate Content Center Items

    Hi All, I have my Inventor Pro 2011 loaded on two separate computers, and as far as I'm aware, identically installed. However, when I place Nuts, Bolts etc.in an assembly on one computer, when I try to open the file on the other computer I get the 'Resolve Link' error because it cannot locate...
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    Mystery File - Inventor 2011 Pro

    Hi All, For some unknown reason in some of my assemblies I'm getting the following file - 990-20.ipt - that cannot be found. If I skip the file I get an Unresolved Assembly. I have done a complete search of every component in the assembly and cannot see it, I've even done a file search...
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    Search Engine

    Hi All, Due to a heavy work load and short lead times of late, I've not been able to keep track of some parts & assemblies. Is there a way of doing a search of a part/assembly within Inventor that can track down where these items have been used. Using the Windows search engine only locates...
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    Search Engine

    Hi All, Due to a heavy work load and short lead times of late, I've not been able to keep track of some parts & assemblies. Is there a way of doing a search of a part/assembly within Inventor that can track down where these items have been used. Using the Windows search engine only locates...
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    Punch Dies in Inventor Pro 2011

    Hi All, OK I have my punch to set up which cuts holes in my metal sheet now I need to form it out using a die pushed into the hole formed by a punch. Is this possible. I cannot find anything on this in Autodesk except for a few answers to posts say that it is being looked into. Best Rgds...
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    Punch Tools

    Hi All, Can anyone offer a link or advice on how to create one's own punch tool. Best Rgds, Dave R
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    Update drawing with revised assembly - Inventor 2011

    Hi All, I'm faced with a major problem regarding updating a fairly complex drawing where one of the assemblies has had a one of its components changed. Is there a way of replacing the said assembly without having to re-create a new drawing from scratch? Best Rgds, Dave R.
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    Using sketch in a drawing

    Hi All, I have a piece of RHS into which a 'V' shape is cut from one side to the roll of the other side. We then bend the RHS bringing the two sides of the 'V' together. A string line is then stretched between then ends of the RHS and the distance between the bend and the string line is...
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    Title Blocks - Drawing Sheet - Inventor 2011

    Hi All, I'm having problems modifying the various areas in the Title Block of an existing drawing template. I select ANSI - Large (rmb) and select Edit from the dropdown box. Once in the sketch mode I select, say <AUTHOR> (rmb) and select Edit Text. In the Format Text box the Style is greyed...
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    Frame Generator I.D. numbers - Inventor Pro 2011

    Hi All, Is there anyway when using the Frame Generator to change the code generated in the Assembly Window. ISO L50x50x5 00000001.ipt Best Rgds, Dave R.
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    Spring Problem - Inventor Pro 2011

    Hi All, I purchase tailgate springs which I have managed to reproduce it using sweep and coil and am pleased with the outcome. It would be nice if it could be made to work correctly and come to the forum seeking help on how this can be achieved. The longest part sits up inside a piece of RHS...
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    Block Explode - Autocad Mechanical 2012

    Hi All, When I save a file from Inventor 2012 to an Autocad file it works just fine. I then go to open it, again it works just fine, however the file opens up as a block. Again there's nothing wrong with that. Now when I go to use the Explode button nothing appears to happen. On checking...
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    iProperties - Inventor Pro 2011

    Hi All, I'm not sure whether this is a Windows problem or an Inventor one. I have well over a five hundred parts now created for our products with many more to follow. In the iProperties box under Summary I fill in Title, Author etc and under Project I fill in various other boxes. When I go...
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    Inventor 2011 Pro

    Hi All, When I first purchased and installed my STUDENT copy of Inventor it worked just fine and I could export files to .dxf, it was in the list. Last year I upgraded to a more powerful computer and after installing Inventor the Export to .dxf had dissapeared. I tried re-installing, I...
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    Spring Problem - Inventor 2011

    Hi All, I have a spring problem which after trying several different ways, I don't think is possible. I have a spring with two arms opposed to each other. The longer arm fits up inside a piece of RHS whilst the shorter, lower arm, rests against a piece of channel. What I want to do is raise...

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