You’re welcome! Let me know if you need anything else!

Thanks for the question! You will need to send the linetype file (.lin) and the shape file (.shp) to the client. The client may save them on his computer (both files in the same location) before opening the drawing file. When the file is opened, the program will direct the user to specify the location of the linetype file, and everything should work out just right!

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Certainly! Do you have access to the 3D model of the subframe of the electric vehicle? If you can sketch it on paper you can model it in Inventor. The other alternative is to model the space available and use the frame generator to place the structural members, then miter or cope them. I have a video on the frame generator as well. Let me know.

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That is a good tip! I forgot to do that one. Thanks for the note.

​@@professor_porkchopGlad I could help!

I'm glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions!

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That question is not related to design a part, but increase productivity in design process for instance, create a assembly family, or to get a new one size of product quickly.

Sergio, Yes! This is a great topic for a video series. I will probably have to break it up into a few videos, so look for something soon. Thanks for the request!

I'm sorry, but I don't can't share these files at this time.

Hey Mike! No, unfortunately, the field linked to the viewport cannot be in the block. If you add it in the block editor the link to the viewport doesn't stay connected when you save the block. Here are two links to AutoLISP basics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3XCdJ9rn9iNgZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX2blY2KbKhmfck I can make more if you let me know specifics. Great to hear from you!

Fernando, The sheet metal rules are based on several factors, but the two most important are the type of material and thickness. When sheet metal bends, the inside of the bend is compressed and the outside of the bend is stretched. The neutral line is the point in the thickness that remains the same length. To calculate the bend allowance by hand you have to know where that neutral line is. In order to create a flat pattern (if not using a CAD package such as Inventor) a designer usually refers to a bend allowance table. For the most part, if you choose the correct material and thickness, Inventor will correctly create your flat patterns - to within a few thousandths of an inch! Here is a link to a resource that gives more information on sheet metal unfold rules: ketiv.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/KETIV-AVA-Sheet-Metal-Unfold-Rules-Equations.pdf

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Thanks for the question! Yes, there are some advantages to using joints instead of constraints - it depends on your application and what will be done with the assembly. Joints are perfect for use when you will be animating the assembly. This video demonstrates using constraints to assemble parts. This is a great video because it demonstrates how to use the origin features (the XY, XZ, and YZ planes as well as the X, Y, and Z axes) to help with assemblies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqppaCuZdhqqsU Here is a video for joints: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6GnqJtppcaNfdk I will be making a series of videos next week. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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Thanks! I appreciate the comment!

Great, Thanks! I hope it was helpful!

Thanks for the comment! Let me know if you have any other questions or needs!

You cannot include hatch patterns in shape files. The solid fill pattern in AutoCAD is a dummy pattern. To work around this issue you will need to get creative. Here is one solution: 1. Change the hatch pattern from SOLID to something like ANSI31. 2. Change the scale of the pattern so it is dense. The density you need will be determined by your application and the size of the shape. A small shape may need to have a scale like 0.05 3. Explode the hatch pattern so it is now composed of several lines. 4. Use the MKSHAPE command as before. Depending on your application, you may need to increase the resolution on the file. Hope this helps! Let me know! KR

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@@omarabdelsalam5296 Glad it was helpful!

I am so glad you contacted me to let me know the video was helpful! Thanks for reaching out to me. If you have any questions, please ask!

I'm glad you found this video helpful! I am creating and publishing a new series on using Autodesk Inventor in the design process. Not only will we illustrate practical solutions to your Inventor problems, but we will also discuss design principles used throughout industry. Be sure to Like and Subscribe to be updated when I publish!

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AutoCAD LT does not have the express tools, so you cannot use the makeshape tool or the makelinetype tool. I don't have the capability to share the shape files in the reply, but if you email me I can send it to you.

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Marcia, Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you were able to solve your issue! Thanks for watching and commenting :)