i hope you can reply soon..

bryan

i hope you can reply soon..

bryan

However, I need to use mass and other physical property variables directly in the linked spreadsheet calculations.  For example, in the spreadsheet, I would like to calculate the wet weight of a part or assembly:

Wet Weight = Dry weight (i.e. weight) – part volume x fluid density.   

To do this, I need to place the weight and volume values in the spreadsheet.  How do I do this ?  One way is to use the clipboard feature in the iproperties / physical tab and paste these values into the spreadsheet, but this requires a manual copy and paste operation and I am trying to automate all calculations.   I guess what I am asking is what are the variable names for physical properties ?  Dimensions have names, such as d3 or L1 and can be used and/or controlled by a spreadsheet, so what is the analog for physical properties ?

Thank you all again for your replies,

Tim

However, I need to use mass and other physical property variables directly in the linked spreadsheet calculations.  For example, in the spreadsheet, I would like to calculate the wet weight of a part or assembly:

Wet Weight = Dry weight (i.e. weight) – part volume x fluid density.   

To do this, I need to place the weight and volume values in the spreadsheet.  How do I do this ?  One way is to use the clipboard feature in the iproperties / physical tab and paste these values into the spreadsheet, but this requires a manual copy and paste operation and I am trying to automate all calculations.   I guess what I am asking is what are the variable names for physical properties ?  Dimensions have names, such as d3 or L1 and can be used and/or controlled by a spreadsheet, so what is the analog for physical properties ?

Thank you all again for your replies,

Tim

You can use Auto Limits and or Inventor Ilogic, however iLogic needs you to be a subscription member at Subscription Center from Autodesk,
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However to add value for your question, I have a reply from one Autodesk Employee (India)
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There are two ways for approaching this problem.

Autolimits: Here you can set Dimensional property limits as well as Physical property limits (Volume,mass).

Eg: I can set some conditions in Autolimits so that my volume or mass should be within some limits.I can then alter the dimensions in real time so that Autolimits can tell me whether my volume is exceeded or within limits.

Ilogic: Here also you can set physical properties and and find out real time changes .

From Autodesk MSD Employee (India)

You can use Auto Limits and or Inventor Ilogic, however iLogic needs you to be a subscription member at Subscription Center from Autodesk,
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However to add value for your question, I have a reply from one Autodesk Employee (India)
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There are two ways for approaching this problem.
Autolimits: Here you can set Dimensional property limits as well as Physical property limits (Volume,mass).
Eg: I can set some conditions in Autolimits so that my volume or mass should be within some limits.I can then alter the dimensions in real time so that Autolimits can tell me whether my volume is exceeded or within limits.

Ilogic: Here also you can set physical properties and and find out real time changes .
From Autodesk MSD Employee (India)

I have increased my productivity by using this technique for creating custom parts with common data vaules

I have increased my productivity by using this technique for creating custom parts with common data vaules