Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Is there anyway that you can edit the parts after you import them into autodesk?

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Yes. Open the file and in the browser, find the Body entry. Right-click and select Edit Solid. The options are limited compared to a native Inventor part, but it may be enough for what you want.

Let me know how you get on and we can work on one part to let you see the work flow.

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Allowed to use parts from mcmaster.com for the robot?

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Yes, you can. For future reference, what parts do you need and should I include them in future KOP's?

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

I didn't see it when I downloaded the kit a couple of day ago, but how about the CRIO II now that all the rookie teams and a lot of vets are using it.

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Jacob,

The CRIO part number CTF040V8 is located in the Control Systems section of the Kit of Parts. The Inventor part number is Control System_Sauro_CTF040V8.iam

If you have problems locating it, or if you are referring to another part, please let me know and I will resolve the issue for you.

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Jacob,

I just realized that you are referring to a different part from cRio. Let me check again and I will update by tomorrow morning.

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Jacob,

I was looking at the wrong part number, it should be Control System_NI_cRIO-FRC-II.ipt. It is located in the Control System area.

The modules 9201, 9403, and 9472 are also located in the Control Systems area.

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

Thanks a lot :)

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

so.. essentially any team thats not up to the latest and greatest version of autodesk is automatically at a disadvantage..

Re: FRC 2012 Kit of Parts and Field
 

The Autodesk KOP is available in 2012, 2011, and 2010 format, so any team should be in good shape for the majority of the parts.

If a new part is added for 2012 (and there are), then the work flow is as follows:

1. Open the new part in 2012 (it is available free to all FIRST teams) and save as a STEP file. You can now import into 2011 and older.
2. If you are stuck I can help you with some of the major new parts.
3. Some of the new parts are available on vendor websites as STEP files. Check AndyMark and others.

At Autodesk we are aware that some teams cannot update their software each year and hopefully my response will assure you are not at any disadvantage. Please contact me directly if you have any concerns.

phil.dollan@autodesk.com