iParts on firstcadlibrary.com

[Ed Sparks]

Just a heads up that I've started posting iParts on my website FIRST CAD Library (http://www.firstcadlibrary.com). When you insert one of these models into an assembly, a dialogue box pops up to allow you to customize the part.

This feature requires Inventor 5 or better.

I'd like to get a little feedback over the next couple of weeks if you have an issue or find these usefull.

Thanks :)

[Tyler Olds]

Though I run the animations team on my team, I would like to compliment you on your great work, I know that I use some of the field parts for my animations, and it saves me a ton of time then modeling it my self.

Keep up the great work and thanks,
Tyler

[Madison]

When I insert i-sprocket.ipt as is, it works okay.

I tried to change the number of teeth to 48 and received:

[WARNING] Part2: Errors occurred during update <DcKernelRes(213)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Component.cpp, line 329]
[WARNING] i-Sprocket.ipt: Errors occurred during update <DcKernelRes(213)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Component.cpp, line 329]
[ERROR] Sprocket Blank: Could not build this Revolution <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Feature.cpp, line 176]
[ERROR] A profile loop could not be repaired after sketch geometry was edited or deleted. Use Edit Feature to reselect the profile. <RdRes(818)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\RdDiagnoses.cpp, line 1771]
[ERROR] Sketch2: Could not build this Sketch <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\sketch.cpp, line 507]
[WARNING] Coincident constraint to reference geometry that could not be resolved. Use Edit Sketch to delete the reference geometry and rebuild the constraint. <RdRes(369)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\RdDiagnoses.cpp, line 2216]
[ERROR] Tooth Profile: Could not build this Extrusion <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Feature.cpp, line 176]
[ERROR] Cannot cut/intersect an empty part. Use Edit Feature to change the feature definition or Reorder the feature. <RdRes(843)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Extrusion.cpp, line 2095]
[ERROR] Sketch4: Could not build this Sketch <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\sketch.cpp, line 507]
[ERROR] Circular Pattern1: Could not build this Circular Pattern <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Pattern.cpp, line 2242]
[ERROR] All features involved in the pattern failed to execute; stopping pattern execution. Fix the problems for the input features. <RdRes(836)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\PatternUtil.cpp, line 652]
[ERROR] Sketch3: Could not build this Sketch <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\sketch.cpp, line 507]
[WARNING] Coincident constraint to reference geometry that could not be resolved. Use Edit Sketch to delete the reference geometry and rebuild the constraint. <RdRes(369)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\RdDiagnoses.cpp, line 2216]
[ERROR] Hub Extrusion: Could not build this Extrusion <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Feature.cpp, line 176]
[ERROR] Shaft Bore: Could not build this Extrusion <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Feature.cpp, line 176]
[ERROR] Cannot cut/intersect an empty part. Use Edit Feature to change the feature definition or Reorder the feature. <RdRes(843)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Extrusion.cpp, line 2095]
[ERROR] Sketch5: Could not build this Sketch <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\sketch.cpp, line 507]
[WARNING] Dimension to reference geometry that could not be resolved. Use Edit Sketch to delete the reference geometry and rebuild the dimension. <RdRes(367)> [r:\core\rd\rddiagnoses.h, line 653]
[WARNING] Coincident constraint to reference geometry that could not be resolved. Use Edit Sketch to delete the reference geometry and rebuild the constraint. <RdRes(369)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\RdDiagnoses.cpp, line 2216]
[WARNING] Coincident constraint to reference geometry that could not be resolved. Use Edit Sketch to delete the reference geometry and rebuild the constraint. <RdRes(369)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\RdDiagnoses.cpp, line 2216]
[ERROR] Keyway: Could not build this Extrusion <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Feature.cpp, line 176]
[ERROR] Cannot cut/intersect an empty part. Use Edit Feature to change the feature definition or Reorder the feature. <RdRes(843)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Extrusion.cpp, line 2095]
[ERROR] Chamfer Edges: Could not build this Chamfer <DcKernelRes(205)> [r:\core\Rd\Main\Feature.cpp, line 176]
[ERROR] null pointer to entity given <Acis(4124)> [r:\core\Mi\helpers.cpp, line 359]

[ERROR] Failed to save factory member <UcRes.dll(846)> [r:\Application\Uc\Request\UCxSetToMemberReq.cpp, line 730]

:-)

[Ed Sparks]

I finally found and fixed the problem with my i-Sprocket. The new version is posted in First CAD Library (http://www.firstcadlibrary.com) under the sprockets library.

Thanks M. Krass for the heads up ....

This part is actually an I factory that generates #25 & #35 sprockets with or without hubs and with or without keyways.