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Re: Can I reduce the number of similar part files?

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Originally posted by roknjohn
Suppose you have an assembly made of several pieces of 2x4 aluminum of various lengths. Up to now, I've had to create a separate part file for each extrusion length, then assemble them together. Is there a quicker way? For example, while working in the assembly, can I place a part and then specify its length?
Yes, you can. Unfortunately, I don't yet know how to do it. I'm sure Ed Sparks will come along to share the details, however

Essentially, you need to create the profile you want extruded to different lengths and save it as an iPart file. These files contain data, in a spreadsheet, for several variations of a part. Similarly, you can include a length variable in your iPart, and each time you insert it into an assembly, you'll be prompted to enter a part length.

I haven't played around enough with iParts to walk you through creating them, however. Sorry.

Check here, though. They have a rectangular tube iPart already created that uses custom lengths. That may be what you're looking for.
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