iLogic – A Generative Approach

Share:

iLogic Generative-1.png

Inventor iLogic is oftentimes based on the concept of a “Master Model”. In other words, it is a self-contained tool that includes all parts, assemblies, and their corresponding constraints. A second method, one without the “Master Model”, is something KETIV Engineers have begun to explore with customers.

Jonathan Kriek, MFG Solutions Engineer, shows how KETIV is using a templated automation approach with “Generative” capabilities. It uses iLogic along with the Inventor API to create some great functions. More specifically, those include highly-customizable designs, build components on the fly, and assemble automatically based on ever-changing conditions. In this session of Autodesk Virtual Academy, see how this design methodology has helped us solve some unique customer problems.

Watch the Session

Miss the webinar? No problem. Watch below and be sure to subscribe to Autodesk Virtual Academy to never miss a session.

Inventor iLogic

iLogic embeds rules as objects directly into part, assembly, and drawing documents. The rules determine and drive parameter and attribute values for your design. By controlling these values, you can define behavior of the attributes, features, and components of a model. Knowledge is saved and stored directly in the documents, like how geometric design elements are stored. In this session, Jonathan just grazed the sheer power of iLogic and the Inventor API. We have gone much further, even shortening design times to a fraction of what they were before any automation was implemented.

Are you using iLogic in Inventor? How is your experience? Share your comments in the section below.


For more Autodesk Inventor training, register for Autodesk Virtual Academy.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Check out more posts from KETIV

Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor Automation: iLogic vs. Add-Ins
Learn how to dramatically reduce design time in Autodesk Inventor using automation. Explore the benefits of iLogic and custom add-ins, and find out which approach fits your product design needs.
How To Configure Inventor Content Center Libraries Using Autodesk Vault
If you’re still relying on local Content Center libraries in Autodesk Inventor, you may be missing out on the true power of data management with Vault.